Marcus Rashford to step up and grab his opportunity once again
It is expected that the teenager is going to start up front in the absence of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who is suspended for Saturday’s match. The striker has been used in wide positions this season and has struggled to influence matches as frequently as he did during his debut campaign. That said, he does have three goals to his name in just eight appearances. He may not be playing as well as he did, but he is contributing and that is one of the main reasons that he is considered one of the best talents in the Premier League.
In this fixture last season, he scored a brace and helped his side take a crucial three points to keep their Champions League hopes alive. That will provide him with a lot of confidence if he is given the nod by Mourinho as expected. His directness and relentless running make him a difficult player to deal with for opposition defenders. Rashford has taken every opportunity that he has been given in his short career and I would expect him to deliver an impressive performance this weekend. Even if Manchester United don’t take the three points, I expect Rashford to play well.
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