Marcus Rashford has been Mr. All-World for Manchester United this season, and hopefully, they’ll get him back on the pitch soon. Far and away the team’s leading scorer, he’s missed the last two games, due to an unspecified illness and undisclosed injury.
Hopefully, for the sake of Rashford, United and their fans, the Royal Order MBE comes back strong and rested for the FA Cup final against on City on June 3.
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Kick: Thurs. May 25, 8pm, Old Trafford
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Google Result Probability: Chelsea FC win 19% Draw 22% Manchester United 59%
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Of course, this next league fixture isn’t officially dead rubber, yet, either. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has conceded defeat in the race for top four, but United need a draw or better here, or on Championship Sunday against Fulham, to clinch it. Beyond Rashford, United have a few more fitness concerns.
Tom Heaton, who had just returned to training, following a long injury layoff, is reportedly sidelined again for this one, with an ankle injury.
Meanwhile Lisandro Martinez, Donny van de Beek and Marcel Sabitzer have all long been ruled out for the season.
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