Marcus Rashford broke his own season-best performance with his brace against Leicester City at Old Trafford on Sunday.
The double took Rashford’s season tally to 24 goals, two more than his previous best of 22 goals in the 2019-20 season. The second goal also got him level with Wayne Rooney in terms of longest-scoring runs for the Red Devils at the Theatre of Dreams.
Cristiano Ronaldo holds the record for the longest scoring run at home, finding the net in 10 consecutive games, while Wayne Rooney was second with eight. After his brace against Leicester City, Rashford got level with Rooney.
Rashford has now scored 17 goals at Old Trafford across all competitions this season - the most by a player in a single season for Man United since Wayne Rooney in 2011-12 (19).
Rashford, who was tasked with leading United’s assault against the Foxes from the outset, scored in the 25th minute after eluding the defence to intercept a pass from Bruno Fernandes. The in-form no. 10 expertly controlled the ball before blasting a shot past Foxes goalkeeper Danny Ward and into the far corner.
His second goal came after the break when he carried a through ball from Fred along the left flank and finished with sublime calmness to double the lead for Erik Ten Hag’s side.
The English forward has 14 goals in the Premier League so far, five in Carabao Cup, four in the Europa League and one in the FA Cup.
More to follow.
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