Fast forward two months and Rashford is already rapidly reforming his reputation for scoring goals and creating them in a Villa shirt. He scored his first two goals since December 1 to help Unai Emery's side soar past Preston North End and into the FA Cup semi-finals on Sunday.
Phil Foden sent a message to Man City fans despite the criticism of his performance against Bournemouth in the FA Cup.
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"If you had to pick a player to be the story of the FA Cup weekend, then it has to be Marcus Rashford," former Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast. The on-loan forward broke his four-month drought by scoring twice for Villa at Preston on Sunday and left the field to a standing ovation from supporters who are fully on board with what he is bringing to their team.
Rashford, who started both games for England in the recent international break, had been exiled from the first-team under Amorim, and pundit Micah Richards believes the forward is relishing playing for a manager with a “plan” that suits him. “The difference is Emery has got a structure, he's got a plan,” Richards said.
Marcus Rashford left Man Utd for Aston Villa on loan in January, but the Red Devils have been told to take him back.
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Aston Villa boss Unai Emery was left delighted with his players after their FA Cup win at Preston North End on Sunday.
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery took a grounded approach to his post-match press conference after his side booked their place in the FA Cup semi-finals.
Marcus Rashford scored his first goals for Aston Villa as the Premier League side broke a spirited Preston North End 39;s resistance with a 3-0 win in their quarter-final at Deepdale .