Manchester United have faced intense criticism for the decision to hand Marcus Rashford a bumper new contract less than two years before shipping him out to Aston Villa. The 27-year-old forward had just produced a career-best 2022/23 season under Erik ten Hag to earn the £300,000-a-week deal until 2028.

Villa's marquee January signings made all the difference in turning a 1-0 deficit into a precious 2-1 win over Chelsea

Marcus Rashford has found his form at Aston Villa with key assists and performances. Can he continue his revival and help Villa push for Premier League success?

Since moving to Aston Villa in the January transfer window Marcus Rashford has settled in well, though he is causing problems for his new club.The 27-year-old has showed glimpses of the form that

After catching the eye off the bench against Tottenham in the FA Cup fourth round, Rashford then came close to assisting a winning goal against Ipswich Town as he pulled the ball back for Morgan Rogers late on, before goalkeeper Alex Palmer made a stunning save.

Forwards Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford are quickly adapting to Aston Villa's style and growing in confidence, manager Unai Emery said after they linked-up again to lead the club into the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 2-0 victory over Cardiff City.

Manchester United "will not be happy" with Marcus Rashford's bright Aston Villa form amid reports of a permanent summer exit, warned Dwight Yorke.

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