Owen calls Rashford United's weak link in misfiring attack

Over 400 minutes, no goals, no assists — and now a former striker has pointed the finger at United's No.9.

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What happened. Michael Owen labelled Marcus Rashford the weak link in Manchester United's forward line. Rashford has yet to score or assist in over 400 minutes across all competitions this season.

• Rashford returned after successive loan spells and 18 months without playing for United.
• United have scored eight goals in five games, five of them in a single match.
• Owen named Rashford the biggest underperformer among Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko.

“On the lef”

— Michael Owen

Rashford will be under pressure to end his goal drought and justify the No.9 shirt in United's coming fixtures.

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