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  "id": 4510557,
  "title": "Rashford’s return ‘fantastic’ for Man Utd, says Carrick",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/rashfords-return-fantastic-for-man-utd-says-carrick-4510557",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T21:19:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/08/31/rashford-s-return-fantastic-for-man-utd-says-carrick"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United's Michael Carrick praised Marcus Rashford's return to the team, lauding the England forward's impact since his debut after a two-year absence. Carrick, who managed Manchester United during the second half of last season, observed Rashford's strong performance in a 5-2 victory over Ipswich. Rashford, who has been on loan at Aston Villa and Barcelona, joined Manchester United this season following a refusal from Barcelona to buy him. Carrick emphasized Rashford's enthusiasm and potential, highlighting his contributions to the team's improved performance. Bruno Fernandes, the Portuguese midfielder, once again shone with a hat-trick, playing a crucial role in overcoming a second-half deficit. Carrick, appointed as United's permanent manager after a successful interim spell last season, attributed their comeback to the team's strong mentality and the efforts of all players.",
  "summary": "Michael Carrick calls on the England attacker to take his second chance at Old Trafford after loan spells at Aston Villa and Barcelona.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Rashford’s return ‘fantastic’ for Man Utd, says Carrick",
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        "published": "2026-08-30T21:19:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Rashford's return 'fantastic' for Man Utd, says Carrick",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/rashfords-return-fantastic-for-man-utd-says-carrick-4516389",
        "published": "2026-08-30T22:28:45.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Rashford’s return ‘fantastic’ for Man Utd, says Carrick",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/rashfords-return-fantastic-for-man-utd-says-carrick",
        "published": "2026-08-31T01:39:05.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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