Marcus Rashford joins illustrious Manchester United list after stunning Brentford assist

Marcus Rashford received plenty of praise for his performance against Brentford on Saturday, as Manchester United fought back to beat Brentford 2-1 in the Premier League.

The Reds needed three points, and that is exactly what they got thanks to a strong performance in the second half.

Rashford was among those to impress while playing in an unfamiliar right-wing position, earning praise from established writer Henry Winter.

The England international threatened Brentford throughout the game and touched the ball seven times inside their box. His cross for Alejandro Garnacho’s equaliser was exquisite.

United came out roaring after going in at half-time trailing by a goal.

It clicked in the first few minutes as Rashford delivered a diagonal ball that Garnacho volleyed home past the Brentford goalkeeper.

Marcus Rashford joins iconic trio in the history books

On Saturday, Rashford became the fourth United player with 80+ goals and 40+ assists in the Premier League. He joins famous trio Wayne Rooney, Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes via Stat Muse FC.

Rashford is currently ranked 8th on the club’s all-time list for assists in the competition (40), with Ryan Giggs on top having set up 162 goals during his time at the club.

Man United players with 80+ goals and 40+ assists in the Prem:

Wayne Rooney

Ryan Giggs

Paul Scholes

And now, Marcus Rashford. pic.twitter.com/sEBx21Q4SV

— StatMuse FC (@statmusefc) October 19, 2024

The performance against Brentford should help give Rashford confidence going forward and into the games against Fenerbahce and West Ham.

There has been a lot written about our attacking players this season, with Rashford coming under no shortage of harsh criticism when these are signs that he is getting back to his best in a United shirt.