- Rashford named in starting XI vs Luton
- Becomes youngest Red Devil to reach 250 league appearances
- Ten Hag keeps faith with misfiring striker
WHAT HAPPENED? The England international was named in United's starting XI against Luton Town on Saturday afternoon by the Dutch manager, making him the youngest player in the club's history to clock 250 Premier League appearances. The 26-year-old forward beat club legend Ryan Giggs by 156 days to reach this milestone.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: After a scintillating 2022-23 season, where Rashford scored 32 goals across all competitions, he has hit a wall. The forward has scored just one goal in the Premier League this season and a red card in United's latest 4-3 defeat to FC Copenhagenin the Champions League last Wednesday further compounded his troubles.
Ten Hag admitted that "he's not in his best form", yet decided to pair him up with Rasmus Hojlund up front. The Dane has also struggled for goals in the Premier League this season and is yet to open his account for his new club.
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GettyWHAT NEXT? Rashford will hope to break his eight-match barren run with a goal against Luton on Saturday at Old Trafford to fire United to the three points.