Football

VIDEO: It couldn’t hit this better! Rashford sent Manchester United into the lead in the derby against the Citizens with a shot from outside the sixteen

Sunday was marked by big football derbies. In Germany, Leverkusen played Cologne, the Czech Republic saw Sparta play Slavia and England watched the battle for Manchester. Marcus Rashford spiced up the English showpiece with a great goal.

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9 months ago

3. 3. 2024

Pavel Langr

Marcus Rashford, Manchester United — Zdroj: Depositphotos

Sunday was marked by big football matches, like in England. there fans watched the battle for Manchester. Marcus Rashford spiced up the English showpiece with a great goal.

Manchester United has long been the target of criticism and ridicule this season. But in recent weeks, it has come into its own. They have lost only one of their last ten games and have won seven. That’s why it was advisable not to underestimate them ahead of the city derby.

Although the Citizens boast a much better form, having last lost on December 6 and accumulated 16 wins and two draws since then, it is commonly said that they are not the favourites in such matches. The Red Devils wanted to prove that, even if they didn’t trust them too much.

Moreover, the match was played at the Etihad Stadium. Thus, Pep Guardiola’s charges had the advantage of the home environment. In addition, in all statistics, except for the money spent on transfers, the Citizens have had the upper hand since 2013.

But in Sunday’s showdown, at least from the start, that was not evident. Not that Manchester United could roll their rivals, but they got the lead quite early.

Marcus Rashford hit an exhibition bomb

Manchester City had the upper hand from the opening whistle. In ball possession, in shots, in all the essentials. But it didn’t translate into a score. On the contrary. In the 8th minute, Marcus Rashford sent Manchester United into the lead.

The English striker may not be having the best year, but that didn’t bother him too much. When Bruno Fernandes presented him with the ball in front of the opponents’ sixteen, Rashford didn’t hesitate for a moment and fired it into the Citizens’ goal from the first.

His cannonball hit the crossbar on its way into the net and Ederson could basically just watch. The uncatchable bomb was the Red Devils’ sixth goal this season. Overall, Rashford has started 33 competitive games this season, adding six assists to his six goals.