Marcus Rashford a doubt for Manchester United as Erik ten Hag sets him challenge

Manchester United return to Premier League action this weekend still on a high from their exploits on Wednesday night.

With pressure mounting on the team and their manager, the Reds stood up to the challenge beating Chelsea 2-1 at Old Trafford. Midfielder Scott McTominay continued his impressive goalscoring form this term with a brace either side of Cole Palmer's equaliser.

It was a statement victory which moved United to within three points of the top four and up into sixth after Newcastle lost against Everton. Next up for the Reds is the visit of AFC Bournemouth to the Theatre of Dreams on Saturday.

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Ahead of the game, MEN Sport has taken a look at the headlines.

Marcus Rashford is a doubt for United’s game with Bournemouth after missing Friday’s training session due to illness.

Rashford was dropped for the 2-1 win against Chelsea in midweek after some disappointing performances, but having been forced to miss the final training session before Saturday’s game with the Cherries he is now a doubt to even make the matchday squad.

Rashford has just two goals to his name this season and only one from open play, at Arsenal on September 3. He scored a penalty in the win at Everton two weeks ago but then struggled at Newcastle last week and was axed against Chelsea.

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Erik ten Hag has challenged Rashford to emulate Harry Maguire and McTominay as he attempts to regain his place at United.

Rashford has scored two goals in 19 club games this term and was dropped for the 2-1 victory over Chelsea on Wednesday after he was widely pilloried for his performance in the defeat at Newcastle.

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