It marked United’s eighth win in 12 Premier League matches under Carrick, with Bruno Fernandes providing his 18th assist of the campaign, moving within two of the single-season record held by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne. The home supporters loudly booed their team at full-time, with Chelsea now 10 points behind United and four points off fifth-placed Liverpool having played a game more.
Meanwhile, the Marcus Rashford transfer saga has taken another dramatic turn. While Barcelona are ready to trigger their €30 million buy option for the loan forward, his wages could become a massive hurdle. He reportedly earns €18 million net per year at Old Trafford, which Barcelona clearly cannot afford.
Rashford’s situation at Old Trafford has changed during his time away, with current head coach Michael Carrick keen for the England international to join his squad for the start of next season. Speaking this week, Carrick said: “There’s decisions to be made on certain things, and obviously Marcus is in that situation. But at this point in time, nothing’s been decided”.
Reports suggest Rashford is growing increasingly unhappy with his situation at Barcelona, seriously considering a change as it seems Barca are now leaning towards not taking up their option to make his loan permanent. With United needing just six more points to confirm their return to the Champions League, the club may soon have to decide whether they want their former academy star back at Old Trafford.