Premier League Marcus Rashford matches Cristiano Ronaldo record in Manchester derby win

Marcus Rashford Cristiano Ronaldo

Manchester United continue with their impressive run and their main man Marcus Rashford who wrote his name on the scoresheet during the derby win against Manchester City on Saturday.

The Red Devils are now unbeaten in their last 9 games and the 2-1 victory against Manchester City cemented Erik ten Hag’s strong impact on them.

Since the Dutchman’s appointment, the Old Trafford side defeated Liverpool, Tottenham, Arsenal and now Pep Guardiola’s City.

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By netting the winner for Man United, Rashford became the first United player to score in 7 consecutive games since Cristiano Ronaldo in 2008.

The 25-year old is also the first player in the club’s history to net a goal in 9 consecutive games at Old Trafford since Dennis Viollet in 1959.

In addition, Rashford has now scored 8 goals and provided 3 assists in 18 Premier League appearances this season.


Aimé ATTI

Aimé ATTI is a bilingual journalist who breathes football and shares his passion on Africa Top Sports

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