Farewell Rashford: Marcus Rashford’s 15 Greatest Moments for Manchester United

February 3, 2025 Editorial team

So, an era at Manchester United has come to an end—at least for now. Marcus Rashford has signed with Aston Villa on a loan deal for the rest of the season, with an option for a permanent move reportedly included.

He was once destined to become one of the greatest strikers in Manchester United’s history, but somewhere along the way, things fell apart. Now, his time at Old Trafford has come to an unexpected halt.

Fortunately, Rashford leaves behind plenty of unforgettable memories. Here are 15 of his greatest moments in a Manchester United shirt.

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Dream Debut vs. FC Midtjylland (2016)

Rashford made his Manchester United debut in the Europa League against FC Midtjylland and scored twice in a 5-1 victory.

Premier League Debut vs. Arsenal (2016)

Just days after his first appearance, Rashford scored two goals in a 3-2 win over Arsenal, immediately becoming a fan favorite.

Winning Goal in the Manchester Derby (2016)

At just 18 years old, Rashford became the youngest-ever goalscorer in a Manchester derby, netting the only goal in a 1-0 win against City at the Etihad.

Europa League Final Victory (2017)

Rashford played a key role in United’s 2-0 win over Ajax in the Europa League final, securing Champions League qualification.

FA Cup Semi-Final Heroics vs. Tottenham (2018)

Rashford was instrumental in United’s FA Cup campaign, particularly in the semi-final against Spurs, leading the team to the final.

Two Goals Against Liverpool in the Premier League (2018)

He put in a fantastic performance against fierce rivals Liverpool, scoring both goals in a 2-1 victory at Old Trafford.

Winning Penalty vs. PSG in Champions League (2019)

Rashford kept his composure to score a last-minute penalty in stoppage time, completing United’s dramatic comeback to eliminate Paris Saint-Germain.

Stunning Free-Kick vs. Chelsea (2019)

Scored one of the best goals of his career with a long-range free-kick in a 2-1 win over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup.

Hat-trick off the Bench vs. RB Leipzig (2020)

Rashford came on as a substitute and scored a stunning hat-trick in a 5-0 Champions League win over RB Leipzig.

Two Goals in 6-2 Thrashing of Leeds (2020)

He played a key role in one of United’s most entertaining performances in recent years, dominating against Leeds United.

FA Cup Winner vs. Wolves (2020)

Rashford scored the decisive goal in United’s FA Cup campaign, helping them advance further in the competition.

Solo Goal vs. Brighton (2021)

Showcased his dribbling ability and composure with a brilliant solo effort against Brighton in the Premier League.

Goal in Carabao Cup Final vs. Newcastle (2023)

Played a crucial role in United’s 2-0 victory over Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final, securing the club’s first trophy in six years.

20-Goal Season (2022/23)

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Rashford had the most prolific season of his career, scoring 20+ goals and emerging as one of Europe’s most in-form forwards.

Winning Goal in 2-1 Victory Over Manchester City (2023)

Rashford scored the decisive goal in a dramatic comeback win over City, solidifying his status as a key player under Erik ten Hag. Unfortunately, it is also one of the last positive impressions Marcus Rashford left in a Manchester United shirt—at least for now.

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