Marcus Rashford reward reflects Erik ten Hag's Manchester United challenge for run-in
manchestereveningnews.co.ukAfter an unbeaten February during which Manchester United knocked Barcelona out of the Europa League and won the Carabao Cup, March was not so much a complete fall from grace as more of a general realisation that Erik ten Hag's Old Trafford project is still a work in progress.
A horrific 7-0 loss at Anfield aside, March looked a good month on paper in terms of results: four wins, one draw, one defeat, and progress in two cup competitions.
However, United had to fight back from behind to beat Fulham and West Ham in the FA Cup, and Ten Hag has his work cut out to ensure United realise their ambitions of more silverware and Champions League qualification as the run-in begins.
Routine wins over Real Betis have landed them in the Europa quarter-finals, but one point from their two League games in March - and the 2-0 defeat at Newcastle in early April - has pulled them back into a battle for a top-four finish.
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