Marcus Rashford returned to Manchester United’s starting XI for the first time in 626 days on Sunday. His last start came on December 12, 2024, during a Europa League group stage match against Viktoria Plzen. The 28-year-old forward spent two loan spells away from the club, first at Aston Villa in January 2025 and then at Barcelona for the 2025-2026 season, where he helped them win the La Liga title. Under manager Michael Carrick, who took charge in November 2024, Rashford has been handed the iconic No. 9 shirt for the 2026-2027 season. His contract runs until June 2028, with reported interest from Arsenal and Barcelona creating a familiar dilemma for the club.
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