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Michael Owen reveals why Man United players prefer Marcus Rashford over Zlatan Ibrahimovic
MICHAEL OWEN says Manchester United's players prefer to play with Marcus Rashford over Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Michael Owen says Man United players prefer Marcus Rashford to Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Owen made the claim after Manchester United's 1-0 Europa League semi-final first leg win over Celta Vigo tonight.
Marcus Rashford scored the only goal of the game with a stunning free-kick 20 minutes from time.
Ibrahimovic has scored 28 goals in his first season at United but is currently out with a long-term injury, giving Rashford more starts.
I think if you ask his team-mates, they would probably prefer to play with Rashford up-front
And Owen believes the Red Devils are better with the teenager than with Ibrahimovic.
"I think if you ask his team-mates, they would probably prefer to play with Rashford up-front," he said on BT Sport.
"He just gives them options. Zlatan will always score a few more goals than Rashford if they both started every week together.
Marcus Rashford's free kick gives Man United lead in Spain
Michael Owen praised Marcus Rashford after his goal against Celta Vigo
"But I think the team will score a lot more with Rashford in the team (on his own).
"The over-riding factor is that I think he's here to stay."
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