Marcus Rashford’s first Premier League goal in over a month was full of style and substance.
Rashford’s sixth goal of the season could mean quite a lot for Manchester United, who are both playing an away derby on Sunday and bidding to move up the table.
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But the viewing was high quality, too, as Rashford stepped into a lay-off and used stunning power to defy Ederson high and to the right.
Rashford scored in three-straight Premier League games between Dec. 30, 2023, and Feb. 1 of this year but was held off the board in three more.
Marcus Rashford golazo versus Manchester City (video)
Then came Sunday.
A long ball found Bruno Fernandes leading the line, and the Portuguese quickly adapted to deliver high-quality hold-up play.
Two City defenders are monitoring Fernandes, who defers on his first option to lay the ball off for Rashford.
The 26-year-old takes the opportunity to deliver a pile driver into the upper 90, and give Manchester United early driver’s seat status in the derby at the Etihad Stadium.
