UEFA have explained why Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford 'nominally tops the rankings' in the Europa League scoring charts, despite the England ace being level at the summit.
'Needed that in my life' - Manchester United fans love what Marcus Rashford did after Jadon Sancho goal
20.02.2023 - 00:11 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United fans loved the celebration between Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho after the latter scored the Reds' third goal against Leicester City on Sunday.
United started the match under the cosh and were fortunate to have David de Gea in goal when he made two superb saves to keep the scores level. Rashford made the Foxes pay for their missed opportunities in the 25th minute when he capitalised on sloppy play to put the Reds ahead.
After the interval, United turned the screw and were 2-0 up in near identical circumstances when Rashford broke the offside trap to slot the ball underneath Danny Ward. Substitute Sancho put the game beyond doubt, finishing off a good team goal to make it three following the hour mark.
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As the English winger, who missed several matches earlier in the campaign after taking a break from competitive fixtures to focus on his mental health, family and his game, returned back towards the halfway line he was greeted by Rashford.
The duo pulled out a choreographed handshake in front of the Stretford End which many saw as a sign of even brighter days to come for United. Here is what Reds supporters on Twitter had to say about the celebration.
Victory over Leicester continues the good form the Reds are currently experiencing. Erik ten Hag's team are now five points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal who beat Aston Villa on Saturday, but closed the gap to three points on Manchester City in second. Next up for United is their crunch Europa League play-off second leg against Barcelona at Old Trafford on Thursday.
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