Peter Henry
Marcus Rashford’s sublime finish saw Manchester United claim a vital three points away to Leicester City today at the King Power Stadium.
The young striker scored the only goal of the game with a truly world class finish after a perfectly weighted through ball from in-form teammate, Paul Pogba.
Rashford’s superb first touch and razor sharp finish showed him to be a player right on top of his game, and as always the great and good of Football Twitter were quick to react. Here’s are some of the best tweets.
It’s safe to say the Manchester United Faithful are big fans of the local lad.
🎶 Marcus Rashford is Manc born and bred… 🎶
📽️ @Oli_Row#MUFC #LEIMUN pic.twitter.com/sEb0PQWz2y
— Stretford Paddock (@StretfordPaddck) February 3, 2019
Plenty of people were impressed with Rashford’s sensational first touch and finish, as well as the beautiful ball over the top by Paul Pogba.
Never understood these doubts about @MarcusRashford’s composure in front of goal. He’s always struck me as totally confident and calm in his finishing. Mature beyond his years.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) February 3, 2019
The Pogba to Rashford combination is a work of art. Beautiful.
— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) February 3, 2019
Touch and finish. MARCUS RASHFORD! pic.twitter.com/4RFC9BGJRp
— FootballJOE (@FootballJOE) February 3, 2019
Rashford has clearly been enjoying working with former United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and the Norwegian coach was full of praise for the youngster afterward.
Six goals for Marcus Rashford since Ole took charge.
Enjoying life under his new boss 🔥#LEIMUN #MUFC pic.twitter.com/HurnbZpmgk
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) February 3, 2019
"He's improving and improving"
How good can Rashford be? 📈 pic.twitter.com/N6Ju9MuY1D
— Goal (@goal) February 3, 2019
Jamie Carragher even suggested that Rashford is so good in the central striker role, that the 21-year-old can lead Manchester United to Premier League and Champions League glory.
"You don't need to buy another striker, he can lead #MUFC to trophies" @Carra23 has been hugely impressed with Marcus Rashford.
Watch live on Sky Sports PL or follow online here: https://t.co/M2aYzD1gi8 pic.twitter.com/5mUAzvU2V2
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) February 3, 2019
Number of goals after 100 Premier League games:
Ronaldo – 19
Rooney – 24
Giggs – 25
RASHFORD – 26 pic.twitter.com/h63p0pJzxi
— CaughtOffside (@caughtoffside) February 3, 2019
Many were also quick to highlight some pretty astounding stats about the young England attacker.
The stats don’t lie. @MarcusRashford is a phenom. pic.twitter.com/itR95BVyW8
— FootballJOE (@FootballJOE) February 3, 2019
Most @premierleague ⚽ goals for @ManUtd since Rashford's PL debut in Feb 2016
26 RASHFORD
25 Martial
24 Lukaku
20 Pogba pic.twitter.com/N7Antt1yBh— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) February 3, 2019
🏴 Ryan Giggs (21y, 74d)
🏴 Marcus Rashford (21y, 95d)
🏴 Wayne Rooney (21y, 201d)
🇵🇹 Cristiano Ronaldo (21y, 224d)
🏴 Phil Neville (22y, 108d)Rashford today becomes the second youngest player to make 100 Premier League appearances for Man United. 👶 pic.twitter.com/syJPva6BZk
— Goal (@goal) February 3, 2019
While others have been quick to point out that Rashford has been scoring goals for the Red Devils long before he came to international recognition.
Rashford at Youth level 🔥🔥🔥pic.twitter.com/I5Qh5Fbh9Q
— Marky Carter (@marky_carter) February 3, 2019
Let’s finish up by hearing from the man himself.
"I will play wherever the team needs me"
Marcus Rashford hopes to turn in to a complete forward for #MUFC after winner v #LCFC
Watch reaction on Sky Sports PL or recap here: https://t.co/M2aYzDiR9G https://t.co/JaSlFVG4LQ
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) February 3, 2019