I spotted Man United fans' reaction to Marcus Rashford moment and it summed up his biggest flaw
25.02.2024 - 05:15
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Manchester United's five-game winning run came to an end at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon following a 2-1 defeat to Fulham.
Chasing a fifth successive Premier League win for the first time this season, United produced an uninspiring performance, leaving their top four hopes hanging by a thread. After Harry Maguire appeared to have earned the Reds a point in the final minute of regulation time, cancelling out Calvin Bassey's opener, Fulham netted a winner deep into injury time through Alex Iwobi.
As a result, United, who face Manchester City in the derby next weekend, are now eight points shy of the top four. Aston Villa beat Nottingham Forest 4-2, also on Saturday afternoon, to tighten their grip on fourth place.
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United were second best all afternoon in M16 and were deservedly beaten. They lacked a spark and looked a shadow of the team that had recently produced an excellent run of form.
Below, MEN Sport has picked out four moments that you may not have spotted from Saturday's reverse.
Ruled out with a muscular problem on Friday, Rasmus Hojlund took up residency in the directors' box to watch the action unfold. Before he took his seat, the Dane, who could miss up to three weeks' worth of action, was greeted by Sir David Brailsford, who gave him a hug.
The Ineos official has made it his mission to build a relationship with members of United's squad, congratulating everyone after last weekend's 2-1 win over Luton Town outside the away team dressing room at Kenilworth Road. He also embraced Mason Mount ahead of kick-off on Saturday, giving him a