Marcus Rashford STARTS for Manchester United in crunch clash against Wolves after drunken night
Erik ten Hag opted to start Marcus Rashford against Wolves at Molineux on Thursday night following his disciplinary issues.
The 26-year-old was ruled out of last Sunday's FA Cup fourth round victory at Newport after it emerged he had enjoyed a drunk night in Belfast.
Rashford was subsequently called sick to training, and United have since claimed that the striker 'has taken responsibility for his actions'.
It is believed that the club fined the England international £650,000, the equivalent of two weeks' salary.
And we told you earlier this week that members of United's coaching staff are concerned that Rashford's lifestyle has changed. played a role in his dramatic fall in form after scoring 30 goals last season.
In 20 Premier League games this season, he has contributed just four goals and two assists.
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Despite the criticism directed at Rashford and some fans calling for him to be sold, talkSPORT understands United still regard him as a key player.
And this has seen Rashford called into the lineup as United look to get on the table.
He plays on the left wing, with Alejandro Garnacho on the opposite flank while Rasmus Hojlind once again leads the line.
Meanwhile, goalkeeper André Onana has immediately returned between the sticks following Cameroon's elimination from the African Cup of Nations.
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ten witches He will hope Rashford inspires United to another victory at Molineux after proving to be the match-winner at the end of last season.
United are currently languishing in ninth place in the Premier League and will drop to tenth if they lose to Wolves, who will leapfrog them.
Although if United get the three points they would move up to at least seventh place, probably behind West Ham in sixth place on goal difference.
United have failed to win in their last two Premier League games, losing away at Nottingham Forest before drawing at home to Tottenham.
Incredibly, since the beginning of December they have only won two of eight league games.
