Marcus Rashford sends Manchester United top of the EPL

– Marcus Rashord leads Manchester United to a late win at Hull

– The 19-year-old was inspirational after coming on from the bench

– Manchester Unite are joint top on the league standings

Manchester United go into the international break with a Marcus Rashford’s injury time winner at the Molineux.

The game was heading for a favourable draw for Hull City and with 90 seconds on the clock Marcus Rashford tapped in from two yards after following up a superb Wayne Rooney’s run from the bar line.

Rasford taps in from two yards to give United victory over Hull City

The Red Devils were frustrated all through the match by a rock-steady Hull defence. Ibrahimovic, Pogba, Rooney all had their half chances saved in the match.

Rashford’s introduction for Juan Mata added more fire power to United’s attack as the teenager forced Eldin Jakupovic to a fine save just few minutes after coming on.

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The youngster also set up Henrikh Mikhtaryan into a shooting position in the box but Jay Livermore came up with a vital block to still keep the game goaless.

Rashford sends United fans into ecstasy after scoring a late goal

The defining moment match came when the the 19-year-old made the difference between both sides late in the match, a usual trend in Jose Mourinho title winning history.

With nine points out of nine games in the new season, United have repeated Alex Ferguson’s bright start of a new season five years ago under the tutelage of their Portuguese coach.

Rooney, Rashford an Ibrahimovic in wild celebrations for United

United are joint top with Chelsea with a 100% record and the Red Devils return for an epic Manchester derby where Mourinho will be facing old enemy Pep Guardiola.

 

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