Rashford’s Stunning Brace Leads Manchester United to Thrilling VictoryRashford’s Stunning Brace Leads Manchester United to Thrilling Victory In a pulsating encounter at Old Trafford, Manchester United emerged triumphant with a 3-1 victory over Arsenal, courtesy of a stunning brace from Marcus Rashford. The first half saw both sides exchange blows, with neither able to break the deadlock. However, the second half was a different story. Rashford stole the show with two moments of brilliance. In the 66th minute, he latched onto a through ball from Bruno Fernandes and unleashed a blistering strike into the bottom corner. The Emirates crowd was silenced as United took the lead. Just six minutes later, Rashford doubled his tally. He controlled a cross from Anthony Martial with aplomb and fired a low shot that whizzed past Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno. The Old Trafford faithful erupted in jubilation. Arsenal managed to pull one back through Eddie Nketiah’s header in the 79th minute, but it proved to be a mere consolation. Substitute Bruno Fernandes put the game to bed in injury time with a cool finish, sealing a memorable win for United. Rashford’s performance was breathtaking. His pace, skill, and finishing ability were on full display as he tormented the Arsenal defense. The brace took his tally for the season to 23 goals, making him United’s top scorer. The victory was a vital one for United in their pursuit of Champions League qualification. They now sit fourth in the Premier League table, two points behind third-placed Arsenal. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag praised his team’s fighting spirit and Rashford’s exceptional performance after the match. “Marcus was unstoppable tonight,” said ten Hag. “He’s in the form of his life and we’re delighted to have him.” The victory over Arsenal was a significant step forward for Manchester United under ten Hag. It showcased the team’s potential and gave them renewed belief in their ability to achieve their goals.