Michael Carrick must axe Manchester United star after Fulham display

After a 1-1 draw with Fulham, Manchester United found themselves in a worrying position as they approached a three-week international break. The Red Devils had been heading towards a defeat after Lisandro Martinez accidentally put the ball into his own net just after the hour mark. Matheus Cunha salvaged a point with a late goal, deflected by a wicket that caught goalkeeper Bernd Leno off guard. The performance at Craven Cottage was a concern for United, and they were fortunate to leave with a point.

Throughout the game, Marcus Rashford was particularly disappointing, raising questions about his place in the starting XI for the next fixture. The England international struggled to make an impact, missing a crucial scoring opportunity in the first half. He lost possession of the ball 11 times and managed only one successful dribble. Rashford was substituted with 15 minutes remaining due to a groin injury.

Manager Michael Carrick defended Rashford's performance after the match, claiming he was a 'threat' and could have scored a couple of goals. However, it would be surprising if the 28-year-old retains his starting spot when United face Tottenham Hotspur on October 10. Rashford's form this season has been a far cry from his impressive loan spell at Barcelona, where he netted 14 goals and provided 15 assists in 49 appearances.

Despite this, he has failed to replicate that form in the Premier League. He has yet to contribute with a goal in five matches for United.