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Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has been one of the club’s standout players this season.
The 25-year-old is United’s top scorer in all competitions, with 25 goals.
His improvement in form has been remarkable, especially after the terrible 2021-21 season.
Many United fans doubted whether he could regain his form and whether he had already peaked.
Rashford, under Erik ten Hag, looks like a different player.
The Englishman looks sharper than ever and hungry for goals.
Opta has analyzed Rashford’s season and laid out the possible reasons for his sensational form.
First of all, his injury record has vastly improved since last season.
He has played 1,958 minutes of Premier League football, 726 more minutes than the 1,232 he played in 2021-22.
Second, you have been advised to take more shots. While it could be more efficient, it pays off many times over.
Ten Hag deploys it mainly on the left flank. Rashford is filling frequent positions wide and left half space.
A key reason for his goalscoring form is his relationship with Luke Shaw on the wing.
Shaw has been brilliant this season, and his communication with Rashford allows for smooth progression of the ball down the left side.
Rashford is currently United’s main goal threat and will be one of their most critical players between now and the end of the season.
Ten Hag will be hoping his other players contribute goals to prevent the burden from falling on the 25-year-old.
