Premier League: Sheffield 2-3 Man United - Comeback Kings cruise inside Bramall Lane, Rashford net brace
Video ⬇ English forward Marcus Rashford scored twice to help comeback Kings Manchester United earn all three points in their Premier League encounter against Sheffield United at the Bramall Lane on Thursday 17.
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Bruno Fernandes congratulates Marcus Rashford (l) after scoring for Manchester United. Photo: @ManUtd |
David McGoldrick placed the Blades ahead early in the 5th minute but Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial turned things around in the first 45 minutes.
Rashford levelled for the Red Devils in the 26th minute and French forward Martial made it two for visitors in the 33rd minute to help United stay ahead by two goal to one at halftime.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men went ahead to further their lead when Rashford completed his brace in the 51st minute, making it three goals for the visitors.
FIFA Foundation Award winner ✔️#MUFC Man of the Match winner ✔️ @MarcusRashford: winning on 𝗮𝗻𝗱 off the pitch 👏 pic.twitter.com/WbBDbnE6M1
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 17, 2020
The hosts got a comeback lifeline when McGoldrick netted his second in the 87th minute.
Chris Wilder's side threatened with a comeback but United goalkeeper Dean Henderson produced an amazing stoppage-time save to deny Lys Mousset and ensure Man United clinched all three points.
The Red Devils have climbed to sixth on the table with 23 points while the Blades have just one point and are stuck in the relegation zone, firmly holding the 20th spot.
Watch: Marcus Rashford's post-match comments ⬇
📹 And now it's time for a word with the man of the moment 🤩
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 17, 2020
Take it away, @MarcusRashford! 💬
🔴 #MUFC
#️⃣ #SHUMUN
🏆 #PL pic.twitter.com/Oh7bShFoZs
Watch: Sheffield United 2-3 Manchester United ⬇
Three more points in the bag 💼
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 18, 2020
🔴 #MUFC
#️⃣ #SHUMUN
🏆 #PL pic.twitter.com/CZDNzJdssv
• I know anything can happen in football, especially in the EPL.
Do you think Sheffield United can pull themselves out of the position (Relegation zone - 20th) they are currently in the League?
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