Why Marcus Rashford played on the right wing for Manchester United vs Istanbul Basaksehir

direct to your inboxMan City star Phil Foden wants to emulate Marcus Rashford's achievements at Manchester United and has labelled his England teammate as a "great role model". Ahead of Saturday's Manchester derby, Foden has spoken of his admiration for Rashford, who similarly broke through the United academy to become a first-team regular.

straight to your inbox every day for freeMarcus Rashford has hinted he wishes to stay at Manchester United for his whole career. The forward has been one of United's best performers so far this season, having become a key part of the first-team almost immediately after his 2016 debut.

Dominic Booth has selected Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes, Mason Greenwood and Anthony Martial as the quartet who has impressed him most at Old Trafford over the course of 2020.But do you agree?If you haven't yet voted for your player, you can do so here.You can also listen to our special Manchester Is Red podcast about the awards, available shortly wherever you consume your podcasts.Now we want to hear from you - the fans - about who you have voted for, and whether any other players were

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans hailed the performance of Aaron Wan-Bissaka after their weekend win against West Ham.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side were woeful for large parts of their match at the London Stadium but found form in the second-half as they came from behind to secure a 3-1 win.Goals from Paul Pogba, Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford turned the game on its head as United secured all three points and rose up to fourth in the Premier League.However,

straight to your inbox every day for freeBruno Fernandes trolled Marcus Rashford on Instagram after the Manchester United forward hit the post before netting his clinching goal against West Ham.With United 2-1 up having come from behind at the London Stadium, Fernandes sent fellow half-time substitute Rashford through on goal but the forward scuffed his shot across goal onto the post.The miss did not matter in the end as Rashford scored United's third a short time later after latching onto a

straight to your inbox every day for freeDean HendersonMade an early save but was surrounded by incompetence in the feckless first-half. His goal led a charmed life at times.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United risk aggravating Marcus Rashford's shoulder injury as they prepare for eight games in 24 days this month.Rashford hurt his shoulder in United's 3-1 win at Everton three weeks ago that ruled him out of England duty and the 23-year-old was forced off in the second-half of the midweek defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.Rashford played on with a back injury into January of last season until he suffered a stress fracture that ruled him out until

straight to your inbox every day for freeMarcus Rashford is set to travel with the Manchester United squad to West Ham despite aggravating his shoulder.Rashford came off in the second-half of United's Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday night but trained with the squad on Friday morning.Luke Shaw has returned to training from a hamstring strain he sustained at Everton four weeks ago but is not fit enough to be available for selection."Marcus has been training this

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United face West Ham on Saturday looking to continue their good recent form in the Premier League.The Reds have also seen their injury list ease in recent weeks, although Marcus Rashford suffered a shoulder issue in the midweek defeat to PSG. Here is the Reds' latest injury news heading into the trip to east London on Saturday evening.

straight to your inbox every day for freeGood morning, Manchester United fans. Here are your morning headlines for Saturday, November 28.Ferguson praises Rashford’s philanthropy Former Manchester United United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has praised Marcus Rashford following the striker’s campaigning during the coronavirus pandemic.

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are the Manchester United evening headlines for Friday, November 27.Manchester United expect to be without Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay for Sunday’s trip to Southampton.Both players missed Tuesday night’s Champions League win over Istanbul Baseksehir with injuries.Marcus Rashford, Victor Lindelof and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, meanwhile, are likely to play against Southampton.“Scott and Paul didn't train this morning,” United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have heaped praise on Edinson Cavani following his first full-game for the club in the 4-1 win against Istanbul Basaksehir in the Champions League.The 33-year-old arrived on a free transfer in the summer but has been forced to remain patient for his chance to impress his new supporters, being restricted to substitute appearances thus far.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer opted to shift first-choice No.9 Anthony Martial back to the left wing for

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Thursday, 26 November.Greenwood responds to Ferdinand praise Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has acknowledged Rio Ferdinand’s praise after the youngster helped the Reds see off Istanbul Basaksehir in the Champions League.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have made it clear that they want to see Donny van de Beek handed his first Premier League start against Southampton this weekend.The summer signing from Ajax has so far seen domestic opportunities limited, with his only starts for the club coming in the Carabao Cup and the Champions League.The latest of those starts came against Istanbul Basaksehir on Tuesday night, as United ran out comfortable 4-1 winners to extend their lead at

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans lavished praise on Victor Lindelof for his superb pass in the build-up to their side's third goal against Istanbul Basaksahir.United were 2-0 ahead with 30 minutes gone when the centre-back sent a superb lofted ball from the edge of his own box to meet the run of Marcus Rashford midway inside the visitors' half.

straight to your inbox every day, freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer says the presence of Edinson Cavani allowed Manchester United to play more direct in their 4-1 Champions League win over Istanbul Basaksehir.Cavani, 33, made his first United start with Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford on the wings and Bruno Fernandes in the playmaker role as Solskjaer made just two changes to the team which laboured to victory against West Brom.Although Cavani did not score on his full United debut his expertise as

straight to your inbox every day, free Bruno Fernandes says he had already promised to let Marcus Rashford take Manchester United's next penalty kick after he handed over spot-kick duties in the Champions League win over Istanbul Basaksehir. United put themselves on the brink of qualification for the knockout stages of the European competition with a 4-1 win at Old Trafford on Tuesday night.

straight to your inbox every day, freeGood evening, Manchester United fans. Here are your evening headlines for Monday, November 23.United hopeful of Pogba returnManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hopes Paul Pogba will be available for Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Istanbul Basaksehir.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United will definitely be without Luke Shaw, Eric Bailly, Phil Jones and Jesse Lingard for their Premier League encounter with West Brom.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer may have to take risks on Victor Lindelof and Marcus Rashford, though Mason Greenwood may not be in condition to start having been unwell for a number of days.United face a Champions League game against Istanbul Basaksehir just three days after the Baggies clash, so rotation and balancing the