Manchester United grabbed all three points in a hard-fought 1-0 win against West Ham at Old Trafford.
United had an excellent first half but were required to be solid and compact defensively to avoid the Hammers, who were desperately seeking an equaliser.
United’s win came courtesy of a Marcus Rashford goal.
The Englishman did well, leaping into the air to head in a brilliant cross from Christian Eriksen seven minutes from the break.
Rashford could have had two more goals in the first half, where he ran rampant in attack.
He couldn’t connect enough with a low cut from Diogo Dalot, with which he could have tested Fabianski.
He also had another header saved by the West Ham goalkeeper.
Rashford’s goal against the Hammers was significant for the player as it was his 100th goal for United, the club of his childhood.
With this achievement, a centurion of goals for the Red Devils, Rashford joins an illustrious list of club legends who have thrown the same party.
Some of these include Wayne Rooney, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Ryan Giggs, Denis Law, who was in attendance, and Paul Scholes.
???? A united centurion.
Congratulations, @MarcusRashford! ???? #MUFC pic.twitter.com/HpI2c6VUso
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 30, 2022
Rashford’s goal came on a historic day for United, marking 85 years since the start of the club’s career with an academy graduate named in the matchday squad.
Today marks 85 years since the start of a #MUFC career with an academy graduate named in the team of the matchday.
Marcus Rashford’s score is a good match.
I wrote this in 2019 when the stream reached 4,000 consecutive games. One of my favorite pieces: https://t.co/damZmJmLnl
— Laurie Whitwell (@lauriewhitwell) October 30, 2022
On his sublime achievement, Rashford, who turns 25 tomorrow, expressed his joy and expressed his intention and desire to obtain more.
He said: “Beautiful feeling [to get 100th goal]. Something I’ve been working on. I feel like I need to score more goals like that and keep getting into those areas.”
Marcus Rashford: “Beautiful feeling [to get 100th goal]. Something I’ve been working on, I feel like I need to score more goals like that and continue in those areas.” [@BBCMOTD]
— utdreport (@utdreport) October 30, 2022
“I’m glad I managed to score today and it’s always good to score regardless of whether Gareth Southgate is looking or not.”
Marcus Rashford: “I’m glad I managed to score today and it’s always good to score regardless of whether Gareth Southgate is looking or not.” [@BBCMOTD]
— utdreport (@utdreport) October 30, 2022
Certainly, a good masterstroke from the youth squad that has resurfaced this season. Hopefully he continues to score many more and even beat Rooney’s record!
