MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Marcus Rashford could miss Saturday's game against Wolverhampton with a leg injury, potentially hurting Manchester United’s chances of earning a Champions League place.
United manager Erik ten Hag said Friday it was “more than doubtful” his leading scorer would be available for the weekend.
Man United’s Marcus Rashford out ‘a few games’ with injury
April 12, 2023 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — With Marcus Rashford out of action, Manchester United needs to look elsewhere for goals at a pivotal stage of the season.
The club’s leading scorer will be sidelined for a “few games” with a muscle injury United said Wednesday, placing doubts over his availability for the FA Cup semifinal against Brighton on April 23.
Rashford injured in Man United’s game against Everton
April 8, 2023 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — Marcus Rashford hobbled off with an apparent groin injury late in Manchester United's 2-0 win over Everton in the Premier League on Saturday.
The England forward gestured to United's bench that he needed to come off and was feeling the groin area in his right leg as he left the field in the 81st at Old Trafford.
Man United forward Rashford pulls out of England squad
March 20, 2023 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — Marcus Rashford, Mason Mount and Nick Pope have withdrawn from the England squad for the Euro 2024 qualifiers against Italy and Ukraine, the Football Association said Monday.
Ten Hag: Several factors behind Rashford’s hot scoring form
March 17, 2023 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — With Marcus Rashford on the brink of a 30-goal season for the first time in his career, Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag allowed himself a moment of satisfaction.
Man United’s Rashford belatedly awarded cup final goal
February 27, 2023 GMTLONDON (AP) — Marcus Rashford has been credited with Manchester United's second goal in the club's 2-0 League Cup final win against Newcastle.
Rashford scores twice, Man United beats Leicester 3-0
February 19, 2023 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — In this kind of form Marcus Rashford might just fire Manchester United to the Premier League title and more.
The striker scored twice to set up a 3-0 win against Leicester on Sunday as Erik ten Hag's team closed in on second-place Manchester City and kept the pressure on table-topping Arsenal.
Barcelona, Man United play 2-2 thriller in Europa League
February 16, 2023 GMTBarcelona and Manchester United served up a thrilling 2-2 draw in the Europa League knockout playoffs Thursday that outranked anything seen in the Champions League this week.
The former European champions traded leads in a back-and-forth second half of their first-leg game at Camp Nou.
Marcus Rashford scores again as Man United beats Leeds 2-0
February 12, 2023 GMTLEEDS, England (AP) — Marcus Rashford scored his 21st goal of the season in Manchester United's 2-0 win against Leeds in the Premier League on Sunday.
Substitute Alejandro Garnacho also struck as Erik ten Hag's team moved to within five points of leader Arsenal.
Rashford, Sancho answer taunts with goals to get Man U point
February 9, 2023 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — In the face of cruel taunts from Leeds fans, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho responded in style.
Both players scored in a rousing second-half comeback as Manchester United rallied Wednesday to salvage a 2-2 draw in the Premier League.
Man United stages fightback to draw 2-2 with Leeds in EPL
February 8, 2023 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United fought back from a two-goal deficit to draw 2-2 with Leeds in the Premier League on Wednesday.
Substitute Jadon Sancho rescued a point for Erik ten Hag's team, which missed the chance to move level on points with second-place Manchester City.
Man United beats Palace 2-1, Casemiro suspended after red
February 4, 2023 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — After reigniting hope of an English Premier League title challenge, Manchester United was left counting the cost of Casemiro’s red card after beating Crystal Palace 2-1 on Saturday.
Man United beats Forest 2-0, reaches 1st final with Ten Hag
February 1, 2023 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — Erik ten Hag was hired to bring the good times back to Manchester United.
Now, just nine months after his appointment, he is one game away from ending the club’s six-year trophy wait.
Man United beats Forest 3-0, closes in on League Cup final
January 25, 2023 GMTManchester United’s Premier League title hopes may be fading, but a first final under Erik ten Hag is now in sight.
Arsenal beats United 3-2, Haaland hat trick propels City
January 22, 2023 GMTErling Haaland can break all sorts of Premier League scoring records this season and it still might not secure Manchester City another title.
That's because there is just no stopping Arsenal, which overcame another big obstacle in its bid for a first league title since 2004.
Rashford scores again as Man United beats Man City 2-1
January 14, 2023 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — Old Trafford rejoiced as the final whistle blew on the 189th Manchester derby.
A win against Manchester City is always something to celebrate. This, however, felt like more for the Manchester United fans.
Man United, Newcastle advance to League Cup semifinals
January 10, 2023 GMTManchester United cannot stop winning. Marcus Rashford cannot stop scoring.
Make that eight straight wins in all competitions for United after a 3-0 victory over third-tier Charlton Athletic secured a place in the English League Cup semifinals on Tuesday.
Man United beats Everton 3-1 to advance in FA Cup
January 6, 2023 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — Marcus Rashford scored his fifth goal in as many games after creating two others to help Manchester United beat Everton 3-1 and reach the fourth round of the FA Cup on Friday.
Man United beats Bournemouth 3-0, Rashford scores again
January 3, 2023 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — Marcus Rashford scored for a fourth consecutive game as Manchester United eased to a 3-0 win over Bournemouth in the Premier League on Tuesday to cement its place in the top four.
Arsenal stretches EPL lead after Man City held by Everton
December 31, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — Arsenal couldn't have asked for a much better end to the year.
The Gunners stretched their Premier League lead to seven points with a 4-2 win at Brighton on Saturday, having seen their two closest challengers — Manchester City and Newcastle — both drop points earlier in the day.
Rashford benched for oversleeping, still nets United winner
December 31, 2022 GMTWOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — Marcus Rashford came off the bench after being dropped for disciplinary reasons and scored the winner for Manchester United on Saturday, securing a 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton that sent the team into the Premier League's top four.
Man United beats Forest 3-0, but Ten Hag wants a new striker
December 28, 2022 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — As Erik ten Hag confirmed Manchester United's ongoing search for a new striker, his existing ones made up for Cristiano Ronaldo's departure in a 3-0 win against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday.
Rashford scores again as United beats Nottingham Forest 3-0
December 27, 2022 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — Marcus Rashford scored his 10th goal of the season to help Manchester United beat Nottingham Forest 3-0 on Tuesday.
The England international also set up Anthony Martial's goal as United moved to within a point of fourth place in the Premier League.
Man United advances, Brighton loses in League Cup
December 21, 2022 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — Christian Eriksen and Marcus Rashford scored to help Manchester United beat Burnley 2-0 and advance to the quarterfinals of the English League Cup on Wednesday.
Kane extends World Cup goal drought but equals Beckham feat
November 30, 2022 GMTDOHA, Qatar (AP) — For Harry Kane, the wait for a first goal at this World Cup goes on.
Substituted after 58 minutes of England’s 3-0 win against Wales on Tuesday, he embraced his replacement Callum Wilson and made his way to the bench to watch the remainder of the game.
England advances after beating Wales 3-0 at World Cup
November 29, 2022 GMTAL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Marcus Rashford dropped to his knees and pointed up to the sky.
The England forward had just scored against Wales at the World Cup, starting off a 3-0 victory that sent his team into the round of 16.
Viral Wales video hangs over World Cup clash with England
November 28, 2022 GMTDOHA, Qatar (AP) — If England needs any added motivation ahead of its final World Cup group game against Wales on Tuesday, it only has to watch a certain video from 2016.
Man United rallies to beat Aston Villa 4-2 in League Cup
November 10, 2022 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United twice came from behind to beat Aston Villa 4-2 Thursday and advance to last 16 of the English League Cup, a day after several other big teams were eliminated.
James Maddison makes England’s World Cup squad
November 10, 2022 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — James Maddison was a surprising inclusion for England when coach Gareth Southgate named his 26-man squad for the World Cup on Thursday.
The Leicester playmaker has made only one appearance for his country, coming on as a substitute in a European Championship qualifier against Montenegro in 2019.
De Gea in great form as Man United beats West Ham 1-0
October 30, 2022 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — David de Gea may appear surplus to requirements for Spain but he remains pivotal to Erik ten Hag's plans at Manchester United.
The goalkeeper was outstanding in United's 1-0 win against West Ham at Old Trafford on Sunday, producing three spectacular saves to provide the perfect response to reports in Spain that he has been cut from his nation's World Cup squad.
Ronaldo scores on return, Man United beats Sheriff 3-0 in EL
October 27, 2022 GMTCristiano Ronaldo scored on his return to the Manchester United lineup to seal a 3-0 victory over Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League on Thursday that secured a spot in the knockout round.
Ronaldo was brought back into the fold by United manager Erik Ten Hag after he was left out of the squad against Chelsea in the Premier League for refusing to come on as a substitute in a 2-0 win over Tottenham last week.
Casemiro’s injury-time header grabs point for Man United
October 22, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — Casemiro's injury-time header earned Manchester United a 1-1 draw at Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday.
Jorginho had looked like giving Graham Potter his first standout win against a major team in the league when converting an 87th-minute penalty.
Manchester United loses ground on Premier League’s top four
October 16, 2022 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United lost ground in the race for the top four of the Premier League after being held by Newcastle in a 0-0 draw on Sunday.
With fourth-place Chelsea winning 2-0 at Aston Villa, the London club moved three points clear of United in fifth, with Erik ten Hag drawing for the first time since taking charge at Old Trafford.
Man United, Arsenal win in EL; fireworks halt Berlin game
October 6, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — Manchester United overcame an early deficit to beat Omonia Nicosia 3-2 in the Europa League on Thursday and begin the healing process after a humiliating derby loss in the Premier League.
England calls up Toney for 1st time, retains Maguire
September 15, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — Ivan Toney was called up by England for the first time on Thursday, giving the Brentford striker an unlikely shot at making Gareth Southgate's squad for the World Cup.
Toney, a tall center forward who links up play well and is a great penalty-taker, was playing for Peterborough in England's third division two years ago.
Dropped by Man United, Maguire becomes an issue for England
September 6, 2022 GMTHarry Maguire has been dropped by Manchester United despite being its club captain and the most expensive defender in soccer history.
The big question now: How will that affect his place in England's team ahead of the World Cup?
Remember the crisis? United beats Arsenal for 4th win in row
September 4, 2022 GMTRemember that time, not so long ago, when there was a crisis at Manchester United?
After four straight wins, it seems like a dim and distant memory.
The latest sign that United is well on the road to recovery came on Sunday with a 3-1 win over Arsenal, whose 100% start to the season came to an end.
Resurgent Man United beats Arsenal 3-1 for 4th straight win
September 4, 2022 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — Marcus Rashford’s double and a debut goal for Antony secured Manchester United a fourth successive victory as a 3-1 win ended Arsenal's perfect start to the Premier League on Sunday.
Man United springs back to life with 2-1 win over Liverpool
August 22, 2022 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — Finally, there are signs of life at Manchester United.
Against a backdrop of protests against the club’s ownership, United delivered a performance of intensity and spirit to beat fierce rival Liverpool 2-1 on Monday and claim its first points in the Premier League this season.
Manchester United begins Australian tour with 4-1 win
July 15, 2022 GMTMELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Manchester United overcame an early deficit to beat the A-League's Melbourne Victory 4-1 as new manager Erik ten Hag’s winning start to the preseason continued before a crowd of 74,157 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.
Bowen, Justin get England call-ups; only 1 Man United player
May 24, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — Jarrod Bowen was rewarded for his breakthrough season at West Ham by earning his first call-up to the England squad ahead of four Nations League games next month.
Bowen, who scored 12 goals and had 10 assists in the Premier League, was joined in England's 27-man squad by Leicester fullback James Justin.
Everton lifts survival hopes with win over lackluster United
April 9, 2022 GMTLIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Everton gained a huge win in its fight for survival and further damaged Manchester United’s flimsy top-four hopes with a 1-0 victory in the Premier League on Saturday.
Anthony Gordon’s shot from the edge of the penalty area deflected into the net off the outstretched leg of United defender Harry Maguire in the 27th minute at Goodison Park.
Teenager jailed for 6 weeks for racially abusing Rashford
March 30, 2022 GMTWORCESTER, England (AP) — A teenager was sentenced to six weeks in prison on Wednesday for racially abusing England soccer player Marcus Rashford on social media last year after the European Championship final.
Rashford overlooked again by England for upcoming friendlies
March 17, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — Struggling for form at Manchester United, Marcus Rashford was overlooked again by England in its squad for upcoming friendly matches against Switzerland and the Ivory Coast.
Rashford hasn't played for his country since the European Championship final against Italy in July, when he was one of three England players to miss in a penalty-shootout loss.
Rashford loses spark as status for club and country declines
March 14, 2022 GMTIt wasn’t so long ago that Marcus Rashford was widely and fondly viewed as English soccer’s national treasure.
This week, though, is set to underscore his declining status for both club and country.
Anthony Martial seals move from Man United to Sevilla
January 25, 2022 GMTSEVILLE, Spain (AP) — Anthony Martial will play for Sevilla on a loan from Manchester United until the end of the season, the Spanish club said Tuesday.
Late goal earns Man U 1-0 win over West Ham, 4th place in PL
January 22, 2022 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — Marcus Rashford scored in the third and final minute of stoppage time to earn Manchester United a 1-0 win over West Ham that lifted the team above its opponent into fourth place in the Premier League on Saturday.
Man United beats Brentford 3-1 after 2nd-half turnaround
January 19, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — Manchester United staged a second-half turnaround as goals from Anthony Elanga, Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford earned a 3-1 win at Brentford to boost the team's top-four ambitions in the Premier League on Wednesday.
Sports bettors dream: 86 able to bet on game after it ended
November 30, 2021 GMTATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — It was every sports bettor's dream: Being able to bet on a game after it had already ended.
But the 86 New Jersey gamblers who thought they were beating the system had their bets on a British soccer game voided, and the two betting companies involved got fined.
Soccer star Rashford honored for fighting child poverty
November 9, 2021 GMTLONDON (AP) — Soccer star Marcus Rashford has received an honorary award from Prince William for his successful campaign to get the British government to provide free meals to disadvantaged children during the pandemic.
Relief for Solskjær, boos for Nuno as Man U beats Tottenham
October 30, 2021 GMTLONDON (AP) — In the end all the boos were for Nuno Espirito Santo as Tottenham fans chanted: “You don't know what you're doing.”
Joy had returned for Ole Gunnar Solskjær and Manchester United, for now at least.
Solskjær gets vital win for United; City, Liverpool setbacks
October 30, 2021 GMTLONDON (AP) — After all those doubts about his future at Manchester United, Ole Gunnar Solskjær achieved what Pep Guardiola and Jürgen Klopp couldn’t do on Saturday: Win in the Premier League.
It just needed United to face a Tottenham side devoid of any attacking ingenuity that allowed Cristiano Ronaldo and Edinson Cavani — with a combined age of 70 — to both score before Marcus Rashford netted.
United wins in chaos; Bayern, Juventus, Chelsea do it easy
October 20, 2021 GMTGENEVA (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo’s late winning goal capped a classic Manchester United comeback win in the Champions League on Wednesday.
In a less chaotic manner, Bayern Munich and Juventus also recorded typical trademark wins to top their groups with three straight victories and no goals conceded.
Man U loses at Leicester 4-2, long unbeaten away record over
October 16, 2021 GMTLEICESTER, England (AP) — Leicester consigned Manchester United to a first away loss in the English Premier League in nearly two years thanks to late goals by Jamie Vardy and Patson Daka in a wild 4-2 victory on Saturday.
Rashford targets return for United after international break
September 27, 2021 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — Marcus Rashford is targeting a return to the Manchester United team following the upcoming international break, three months after his last competitive game — the European Championship final.
British education minister admits mixing up Black sportsmen
September 8, 2021 GMTLONDON (AP) — Britain's education secretary said Wednesday that he had made a “genuine mistake” by mixing up two Black sportsmen known for their efforts to demand more government help for poor children.
Man United striker Marcus Rashford to have shoulder surgery
July 30, 2021 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford will undergo shoulder surgery and is expected to be sidelined for an extended period of rehabilitation.
The Premier League club, which kicks off the new season in just over two weeks, did not specify how long the 23-year-old Rashford could be out.
Mural in soccer star’s hometown becomes anti-racism symbol
July 13, 2021 GMTLONDON (AP) — Through the pens and pencils of children, England is fighting back against racism.
After Marcus Rashford and two other Black players missed penalty kicks in the final moments of the national soccer team's European Championship loss to Italy, bigots defaced a mural of the Manchester United star and hurled racist abuse at the three on social media.
Police investigate racist abuse of three England players
July 12, 2021 GMTLONDON (AP) — British police opened investigations Monday into the racist abuse of three Black players who failed to score penalties in England's shootout loss to Italy in the European Championship final.
Racist abuse targets 3 English players who missed penalties
July 12, 2021 GMTLONDON (AP) — Three Black players who missed penalty kicks for England in the decisive European Championship shootout against Italy on Sunday night were subjected to racist abuse online, prompting the English Football Association to issue a statement condemning the language used against the players.