Erik ten Hag gets the reaction he wants from Manchester United after what he did when Marcus Rashford scored

19.02.2023 - 19:41 manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Two saves, two goals and two records. When Leicester breached Manchester United's zigzag backline, they encountered the wall of David de Gea.

Up the other end, Marcus Rashford shot at Danny Ward as though he was made of plaster. Rashford has officially tallied his season-best haul of 24 club goals with more than three months of fixtures remaining.

Provided he avoids injury, he is poised to become the first United player to break the 30-goal barrier since Robin van Persie 10 seasons ago.

De Gea is now level with Peter Schmeichel on 180 clean sheets, a feat achieved with possibly his most pivotal performance of the season.

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