Marcus Rashford shined against Burnley
Manchester United faced tough opponents in their Premier League clash against Burnley, but it was England international Marcus Rashford who shone brightest in a 4-0 win for the Red Devils at Old Trafford.
Rashford showed why he is so highly rated and why managers and fans alike appreciate his skills. He was a constant threat going forward, creating chances throughout the match and provided two assists for United’s goals.
Why he was Man of the Match
Rashford often came deep to collect the ball, and then proceeded to drive with it, using his combination of skill and speed to create chances. He provided two assists, one of which was a brilliant freekick, a testament to Rashford’s set-piece ability.
The winger was also a threat in front of goal, making an effort to get amongst the goals, at times getting close to scoring himself.
Overall Performance
The England international put in an overall excellent performance, and his work ethic on the wings and in front of goal was a major factor in why United was able to coast to victory against opposition who threatened often.
The referee gave Marcus Rashford Man of the Match honors, and rightfully so for his performance in United’s win:
- Two assists
- A consistent threat
- Excellent use of skill and speed
- Impressive work rate throughout the match
Overall, it was a great performance from Marcus Rashford and his performance was key to Manchester United picking up another three points.