Marcus Rashford harrumphed at Christian Eriksen’s failure to pass to him one minute. When Alejandro Garnacho did minutes later, Rashford demonstrated why he merited the service.
Rashford’s first Old Trafford goal in six months was reminiscent of the purposeful and direct talisman of two years ago. Manchester Unitedhad started sloppily yet Rashford was sharp before he weaved through two Barnsley defenders and threatened to break the net
As troublesome as Rashford’s early performances this season were, he has been in the thick of it: clear-cut chances against Manchester City, a one-on-one against Fulham, a disallowed goal at Brighton and two presentable openings created for Joshua Zirkzee against Liverpool. Now he is on three goals in six starts.
