Marcus Rashford Blamed for Phil Foden’s Equaliser Mistake, According to Michael Owen
In the highly anticipated Manchester derby on Sunday, there was plenty of excitement and drama on display. Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford put his team ahead with a stunning goal in the eighth minute. However, it was his role in Phil Foden’s equaliser that drew criticism from former United striker Michael Owen.
Foden’s equaliser came after Rashford thought he was fouled in the build-up. Instead of getting back into position, Rashford stayed down, appealing for a foul following a tangle with Kyle Walker. This decision proved costly, as Foden took advantage of the situation and found the back of the net.
Owen believes that Rashford was at fault for the goal, pointing out that he was not in control of the ball when he tried to run across his man. Owen argues that Rashford should have focused on controlling the ball first before attempting to cut across his opponent. If he had done so, he could have potentially prevented Foden’s goal.
Paul Scholes, another former United player, also shared his thoughts on the incident. He believed that Rashford was too preoccupied with Kyle Walker, forgetting about the ball in the process. Scholes mentioned that this happened multiple times throughout the game and highlighted Walker’s influence due to his speed.
Despite the protests from Rashford and his manager Erik ten Hag, Owen and Scholes both felt that the referee made the correct decision by not awarding a foul. They believe that Rashford should have been focused on getting back into position instead of staying on the ground.
In the end, Manchester City secured a 3-1 home victory, with Foden scoring a second goal and Erling Haaland adding an injury-time goal. The win further solidified City’s dominance and left United with plenty to ponder.
This match highlighted the importance of staying focused and making the right decisions on the pitch. Rashford’s lapse in judgment cost his team a crucial goal, and Owen and Scholes were quick to point it out. As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see how Rashford and United bounce back from this setback.
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