Marcus Rashford starred as Aston Villa came from a goal down to beat Chelsea on Saturday night, with Unai Emery's side now just two points off a place in the top four
Marcus Rashford has found his form at Aston Villa with key assists and performances. Can he continue his revival and help Villa push for Premier League success?
After catching the eye off the bench against Tottenham in the FA Cup fourth round, Rashford then came close to assisting a winning goal against Ipswich Town as he pulled the ball back for Morgan Rogers late on, before goalkeeper Alex Palmer made a stunning save.
Villa's marquee January signings made all the difference in turning a 1-0 deficit into a precious 2-1 win over Chelsea
Marcus Rashford has made an impressive start to life at Aston Villa after joining the Midlands side on loan from Manchester United on deadline day of the January transfer window
Thomas Tuchel has already made his feelings clear on Marcus Rashford playing for England ahead of naming his first squad since his appointment. Tuchel replaced Gareth Southgate as England coach and names his first squad next Thursday ahead of World Cup qualifiers this month.
Nick Miller dissects the main talking points from this weekend's Premier League action, from the title race to Cole Palmer's loss of form
Rashford's switch came after being sidelined by United's head coach Ruben Amorim, but Emery, an ardent admirer of the England striker, was the key figure in securing his services.
The Portuguese even said he would put 63-year-old goalkeeper coach Jorge Vital in before a player who 'does not give the maximum every day'. Rashford has set about proving Amorim wrong since landing in the West Midlands.
Marcus Rashford has decided he wants to complete a permanent move ... off the bench to assist both of Marco Asensio’s second-half goals in a 2-1 victory over Chelsea. ‘We support him, help him, try to feel comfortable here, try to get confidence ...
It is not hyperbolic to suggest that Marcus Rashford’s four months at Aston Villa are the most crucial of his career.
Forwards Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford are quickly adapting to Aston Villa's style and growing in confidence, manager Unai Emery said after they linked-up again to lead the club into the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 2-0 victory over Cardiff City.