Manchester United’s performance in the 3-0 win against Nottingham Forest was enough to earn one of our players a place in the Premier League team of the week.
Writing for BBC Sport, Garth Crooks selected Marcus Rashford for his fine display against the newly promoted side: “The movement for Marcus Rashford’s goal against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday was only equalled by the quality of the finish.
“The Forest defence stood and watched the forward move towards the ball with such intent, yet did nothing to prevent it.
“The England international used the pace of the ball and the soaking wet conditions to send his strike spinning past a totally helpless Wayne Hennessey.”
Crooks went on to explain that he was reluctant to select Rashford.
“Let me be clear here, this was a Manchester United side with eight World Cup stars in their starting line-up against a Forest side next to bottom of the table.
“I was a little reluctant to select Rashford because of this mismatch but the striker’s overall display was so compelling I thought better of it.”
Erik ten Hag is doing an incredible job to ensure that Rashford is playing with confidence again. He looks a completely different player to what we saw last season, and it goes without saying that he was one of England’s stand out performers at the World Cup this winter.
Rashford has two goals in as many games for United since the return of domestic action. The aim will be to continue that on Saturday when the Red Devils travel to Wolves.
Premier League team of the week: Sa; Ream, Van Dijk, Robertson; Sake, Neves, Odegaard, Joelinton; Kane, Haaland, Rashford.
There is one United player I feel deserves a place in the team this week. Look no further than Casemiro, a holding midfielder sent from God.