Rashford
Rashford, who scored a career-high 30 goals last season but has netted only five times for United this campaign, believes he has been treated unfairly by the media.
Rasmus Hojlund's brace fired United to a brilliant start but Ten Hag's 10-man side gave up their two-goal lead after Rashford's dismissal in the 42nd minute -- and now United, who have already been eliminated from the League Cup and are a lowly eighth in the Premier League, are on a Champions League knife edge with two group games left to play.
England's Rashford, who turned 26 on Tuesday, held a pre-planned party at an exclusive Manchester nightspot on Sunday, something that did not go down well with the United boss.
Rashford is struggling in front of goal for the record 20-time top-flight champions this season, having netted once in 12 matches. But Walker said his 25-year-old England team mate still poses a threat, regardless of his current form.
However, the 25-year-old United academy graduate has yet to put pen to paper on a new deal and although Ten Hag said he knew why talks have dragged on, the Dutchman refused to elaborate.
The victory was a perfect response following a disappointing 2-0 defeat by Newcastle United on Sunday and lifted the Red Devils to 53 points, three ahead of fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur and level with the Magpies in third.
Manchester United's Marcus Rashford has a "mix of everything" and can score goals in numerous ways, Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said as he called on his side to work as a unit to contain the England forward in Sunday's Premier League game at Anfield.
England forward Rashford's superb solo effort after six minutes, dancing past defenders before firing home, took him to 18 goals in all competitions this season. Only Manchester City's Erling Haaland has more for a Premier League club in 2022-23.
Rashford set up Antony's fourth-minute opener and sent in the cross that Everton defender Conor Coady turned into his own net before converting a stoppage-time penalty to cap another sparkling display.
It was Rashford's second goal in as many games here following a barren run of matches that saw him go 11 without scoring.
The injury cut short his game time, with the 23-year-old playing only a limited role with England during their run to the Euro 2020 final in July.
Rashford has returned to the club's Carrington training ground to continue his recovery from a recent shoulder operation, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said.
Rashford, who has yet to start a game at the tournament, picked up the injury in November while playing for Manchester United.
Rashford says he was racially abused on social media following Manchester United's defeat in the Europa League final.
Solskjaer said Rashford, 23, was available for the trip to Spain but might not be risked for the entire match.
Manchester United climbed two places up to second in the Premier League after Rashford scored deep into stoppage time to give them a 1-0 win over Wolverhampton.
Rashford is drawing interest from some of Europe’s top clubs but the young Manchester United forward said he wants to be a one-club man.
Rashford could miss Saturday’s Premier League match against West Ham United due to a shoulder injury, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said.
Leeds United players have donated 25,000 pounds to a campaign providing free school meals to children in Britain after being inspired by Rashford’s efforts.
Rashford can become a “world class” forward if he sharpens his poacher’s instincts in front of goal, former defender Rio Ferdinand has said.
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