With the hallmark of the house, a serene and accurate definition. With a now familiar pose, putting his finger to his temple.
Marcus Rashford continued his prolific post-World Cup scoring run with Manchester United on Wednesday, putting the team back on track to qualify for the Champions League.
The English striker’s 28th goal secured a 1-0 victory over Brentford in persistent rain at Old Trafford as United ended a three-game winless run in the Premier League and returned to the top four in the championship. .
Manchester United is level on points with third-place Newcastle, which was helped by terrible defensive errors from relegation-threatened West Ham in a 5-1 rout at London’s Olympic Stadium.
Callum Wilson and Brazilian Joelinton each scored twice in Newcastle’s fourth straight win. Boos from the home fans erupted at the final whistle.
West Ham are just outside the relegation zone on goal difference and with mounting pressure on manager David Moyes.
Newcastle and Man United look like the favorites to claim the last two Champions League tickets behind Arsenal and Manchester City, who are in contention for the Premier League championship.
Tottenham is three points further behind, in fifth position, but with one more game.
IN GREAT SHAPE
Rashford is in the best scoring form of his career, with 28 goals in all competitions, 15 of them in the league, tied with Bruno Fernandes and Zlatan Ibrahimovic for the most in a season since Alex Ferguson retired.
United could play up to 17 more games, by staying alive in the FA Cup and the Europa League.
