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ManUnited celebrates: World Cup star Marcus Rashford first banished to the bench, then goal hero – FOOTBALL

First Marcus Rashford (25) is punished by his trainer, then he punishes the Wolves!

Manchester United narrowly beat relegation-threatened Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0.

The first bang comes when the starting line-up is announced. National player Rashford is only on the bench for disciplinary reasons. He overslept and missed the pre-game team meeting.

ManUnited coach Erik ten Hag (52): “No further details, our rules. We’re concentrating on the game.” Super-teenie Alejandro Garnacho (18) starts for him.

Ten Hag benches Rashford!

It will be the extended stone-breaking for the record champion. Hardly any chances in the first half, the Wolves, threatened with relegation, play very well.

ten Hag reacted during the break, but now brings his superstar. And of course he delivers.

▶︎ 76. Minute: One-two from Rashford and Fernandes. The striker prevails and heaves the ball into the net from six meters. The lead for ManUnited!

He almost manages a brace. However, a second goal is disallowed for an (unintentional) handball.

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The striker will bring his top form from the World Cup to the Premier League. He had already scored against Nottingham (3-0) at Christmas and now has six goals this season.

Jimenez (90+2) almost equalized in added time, but David de Gea (32) saved the Red Devils’ victory.

The win increases ManUnited’s hopes of participating in the Champions League next season. Competitor Tottenham Hotspur only plays against Aston Villa on Sunday (kick-off 3 p.m. / live on Sky).

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