Marcus Rashford commends a Manchester United teammate. In Wednesday’s 1-0 Premier League victory over Brentford, Marcus Rashford praised Antony for his “very clever” performance. (April 5).
The England international gave the Red Devils the game’s lone goal in the 27th minute. While Antony played a significant part in the setup, Marcel Sabitzer’s delicate knockdown into Rashford’s path ultimately resulted in the goal.
The Brazilian international got the ball outside the penalty area after it appeared that the Bees dealt with a corner kick from Manchester United. Then, he skillfully lofted a ball above the opposing defenders, where it landed on Sabitzer’s head.
Even though the former Ajax winger’s pass won’t be counted as an assist, the guy in the spotlight was aware of it. Rashford said to BBC Match of the Day after the final whistle at Old Trafford: “They [Brentford] are tough to break down, they defend well in a block of five or six players, and you have to wait for openings. Although the goal is straightforward thanks to a very shrewd cross from Antony, it was difficult to break them down.
Thomas Frank’s team put on a committed performance, limiting Manchester United to just three shots on goal despite giving them 66% of the possession at home. Rashford, on the other hand, scored after going three league games without doing so.
The 26-year-old has played in 46 games across tournaments this season, scoring 27 goals and dishing out nine assists. As Erik ten Hag tried to hold onto the slim advantage, Antony was substituted for Victor Lindelof in the 86th minute.
When playing Everton in the league, Erik Ten Hag has urged his Manchester United players to draw strength from their victory over Brentford.
The team’s four-match winning streak in all categories came to an end on April 2 when they lost 2-0 to Newcastle United in the league. Therefore, they would have gained much-needed confidence from a victory over the Bees.
On April 8, the Red Devils will face the Toffees, who are currently 16th in the standings after 29 league games. The Dutchman stated to Sky Sports, via the aforementioned source, regarding his team’s upcoming league game: “We forgot our standards but we have to return to that if you want to be effective in the final stretch of the season. This must provide us with vitality, but we continue. The big encounter on Saturday will be tough, and we know we’ll need the stamina to defeat Everton.
In their last 18 matches in all categories, Everton has only defeated Manchester United twice.
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