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GARY NEVILLE has admitted he is “genuinely worried” about Manchester United star Marcus Rashford, while Roy Keane insisted “something’s amiss”.The England international, 26, has scored just eight goals and assisted six in 36 appearances in all competitions this season.Marcus Rashford has endured a difficult season for Manchester UnitedCredit: APGary Neville has admitted he is concerned about RashfordCredit: PAHe was criticised for his level of performance yet again on Saturday night in the Red Devils’ 1-1 draw with Brentford.Rashford, who has been playing through an injury for more than a month, was eventually hauled off in the 80th minute and replaced by eventual goalscorer Mason Mount.And Man Utd icon Neville, 49, is deeply concerned about the forward.Speaking on Sky Bet’s Stick to Football, he said: “I don’t know how to say this but there’s something not right. He’s not right. And it’s not just a case of he’s not playing football well, he doesn’t look happy.”I’m looking and thinking ‘I’m actually worried about him’. You know when you watch a player and think there’s something there.”We know there has been a couple of instances where he’s come under a bit of pressure, his form is bad, we know that, but it’s not right that.”I genuinely would worry about him at this moment in time because it’s not the lad that’s grown up with the spirit and freedom of playing for United as a kid.”Legendary Man Utd captain Keane, 52, then also gave his view on Rashford.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMan Utd vs Chelsea – so what? They’re sinking towards irrelevance, says Dave KiddBy Dave Kidd
MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea were the two dominant forces in English football when Sir Alex Ferguson and Roman Abramovich were in their pomp.
But when they meet at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night it will be a ‘so what?’ match between dysfunctional clubs lurching in and out of crisis.
On Saturday, Erik ten Hag’s United failed to build on an FA Cup win over Liverpool and were poor in the 1-1 draw at Brentford.
And Mauricio Pochettino put out a Blues side that failed to beat ten-man Burnley at home.
Will either be in a job next season? And will it make much difference?
United have only won a League Cup in seven years and Chelsea’s last domestic honour was the 2018 FA Cup.
Both clubs are sinking towards irrelevance.

And while he claimed he is not “worried” about the Man Utd man, he agreed with Neville that something is wrong.Keane added: “There’s no question mark about his ability, he’s outstanding. But there’s a point with him. A player can have an off spell but I just look at him, he’s certainly not enjoying his football.Marcus Rashford’s Man Utd performances described as ‘heartbreaking’ by Jamie Redknapp who ‘wants to see more'”I wouldn’t say I’m worried about him but I look at him and there’s something amiss with this kid.”You’re on about the people around him whether that be his family or the manager… who’s on his case every day?”There’s nothing wrong with the old fashioned kick up the a** and going ‘Come on, we need more from you’. If the team’s not at it and you want to be this leader and you’re on the big contracts then there is that responsibility.”I don’t think there is anybody on his case, but that doesn’t mean he can’t produce and run a bit more.”He’s been at the club a long time, since he was a kid, pressure effects players, body language, sometimes you’ve got to get hold of a player.”Rashford was dropped by Erik ten Hag back in January after a wild night out in Belfast.It is understood he got in at 3am, with a waitress claiming he was so drunk she had to put him to bed.He was subsequently left out of the squad for Man Utd’s 4-2 win over Newport in the FA Cup.Rashford was also fined two weeks wages totalling £650,000.It came after he broke up with childhood sweetheart Lucia Loi last summer – who he got engaged to in May 2022.READ MORE SUN STORIESA source insisted at the time: “It’s nothing complicated.”The relationship ran its course and they remain very close friends.”Roy Keane believes someone could give Rashford a ‘kick up the a**’Credit: GettyRashford has just nine goal contributions in the Premier League this season More

RIO FERDINAND joked it “shouldn’t be allowed” that Phil Foden is seeking his SIXTH Premier League title at the age of just 23.The Manchester City star scored a sensational hat-trick on Wednesday night to inspire the champions to a 4-1 victory over Aston Villa.Phil Foden scored a sublime hat-trick for Manchester City against Aston VillaCredit: GettyLaura Woods confirmed Foden is seeking a sixth Premier League title at the age of 23Credit: TNT SportsFerdinand joked that level of success at Foden’s age ‘shouldn’t be allowed’Credit: TNT SportsIt takes his tally for the season to 21 goals in 44 appearances – his best return to date.The result also leaves Man City just one point behind Arsenal and level with Liverpool – who play Sheffield United in their game in hand on Thursday.And if Pep Guardiola’s men triumph again come May, it will be Foden’s sixth league title in seven seasons.That is something Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand could not get his head around after being told the stat by TNT Sports presenter Laura Woods.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSpeaking about Foden, who turns 24 nine days after Man City’s final Premier League game of the season, Ferdinand said: “It’s actually ridiculous isn’t it [that Foden is going for his sixth league title].”It shouldn’t be allowed, that. It’s too many, too soon.”Before insisting he should also be playing centrally for England, Ferdinand also praised Foden’s temperament.He added: “One thing I will say about him as to why he’s probably still here doing what he’s doing – he’s never too high, he’s never too low, it doesn’t seem.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPhil Foden’s trophy cabinetHere is a list of the major trophies Foden has already won in his career:

Premier League x 5
FA Cup x 2
League Cup x 4
Champions League
Uefa Super Cup
Club World Cup

“He’s very balanced in his approach and his reactions to certain situations – in game but I would say out of game as well, off the pitch.”I don’t think he gets too overawed by situations, he doesn’t see situations being too big for him.” Laura Woods threatens to walk out of live TV interview with Bukayo Saka after reaction to Rio Ferdinand and Martin Keown Along with his five league titles, Foden has already won two FA Cups, four League Cups, the Champions League and Club World Cup.On a personal level, he has also claimed two PFA Young Player of the Year awards in 2021 and 2022.And he is now the bookies favourite to win the PFA Player of the Year award this season ahead of team-mate Rodri, Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice, and Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk. More

ERIK TEN HAG has warned Sir Jim Ratcliffe NOT to interrupt his rebuild of Manchester United.Part-owner Ratcliffe is unconvinced Ten Hag is the right man to lead the Red Devils into a new era.Erik ten Hag warned Sir Jim Ratcliffe not to disrupt the progress he has madeCredit: GettyThe new owner has taken charge of football operations at Old TraffordCredit: GettyAhead of the Premier League clash at Chelsea, United’s boss was asked if the Blues’ struggles under chairman Todd Boehly should serve as a warning over making big changes too soon.Ten Hag, whose side are currently sixth, said: “Don’t interrupt this process. We have good young players coming through.“They are developing very well in their progress. We are in a good way, a good direction and need to make the next steps.“You need to follow the process.”READ MORE ON MAN UTDSince taking charge of Chelsea in May 2022, Boehly has splashed out over £1billion on players and Mauricio Pochettino is his fourth manager.The Blues are mid-table in the Premier League and fans have turned on the owner by chanting “Boehly, Boehly, you’re a c***”. Supporters have also blasted their manager by singing “f*** off Mauricio”.United fans have long despised the club’s owners, the Glazer family, who are on their fifth permanent manager since Sir Alex Ferguson retired 11 years ago.The hope is that Ineos chief Ratcliffe taking charge of football operations will change things.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMan Utd vs Chelsea – so what? They’re sinking towards irrelevance, says Dave KiddBy Dave Kidd
MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea were the two dominant forces in English football when Sir Alex Ferguson and Roman Abramovich were in their pomp.
But when they meet at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night it will be a ‘so what?’ match between dysfunctional clubs lurching in and out of crisis.
On Saturday, Erik ten Hag’s United failed to build on an FA Cup win over Liverpool and were poor in the 1-1 draw at Brentford.
And Mauricio Pochettino put out a Blues side that failed to beat ten-man Burnley at home.
Will either be in a job next season? And will it make much difference?
United have only won a League Cup in seven years and Chelsea’s last domestic honour was the 2018 FA Cup.
Both clubs are sinking towards irrelevance.

Ten Hag’s position is far from certain despite him still having the backing of the majority of the Red Devils faithful.But their patience is beginning to be tested with their Champions League hopes slipping away after Saturday’s woeful 1-1 draw at Brentford.Who could be Man Utd’s next manager after Ten Hag? More

EMILE SMITH ROWE reminded Mikel Arteta and the Arsenal faithful of his talents in the 2-0 win over Luton.The midfielder earned a rare start in place of Jorginho and repaid the faith shown by his manager – and provided a timely boost as the title race hots up.Emile Smith Rowe impressed on a rare startCredit: GettySmith Rowe picked up the Player of the Match award thanks in part to the role he played in both Gunners goals.He pinched the ball off Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu in the build-up to the opener and supplied the cross that Luton defender Daiki Hashioka bundled in for the second.But it was his ability to drive Arsenal up the pitch which proved most useful on a night where Luton tried to frustrate the table toppers.Smith Rowe, 23, covered plenty of ground in his first start for two months, particularly on the left flank where he linked up well with Leandro Trossard.READ MORE ON ARSENALHe won 100 per cent of his tackles and made two interceptions – but it was in attack where he had the biggest influence.A return of 55 touches from his 85 minutes show how involved he was, with five of those coming inside the Luton penalty area.Smith Rowe made several touches and passes in and around the Hatters box while his four passes into the attacking final third helped to advance his side up the pitch.He also created two chances on a night where clear-cut opportunities proved hard to come by for the Gunners.Most read in FootballSmith Rowe played a role in both of Arsenal’s goalsThe midfielder had a very influencer roleBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERPerhaps most impressive was his composure in the lead up to the second goal, with a perfect low cross Reiss Nelson should have turned home instead of Hashioka.Above all Smith Rowe and Arteta will be pleased he completed 85 minutes unscathed, with the Arsenal boss praising him after the match.Three ways Declan Rice has become one of the world’s top midfieldersExpert analysisSUNSPORT’s Jordan Davies was at the Emirates to witness Smith Rowe’s performance. This was his verdict…

For the first time in a long time, Smith Rowe strutted his stuff on a Prem stage.
He was energetic, inventive, direct on the ball and a nuisance off it, winning a collision with Luton’s Mpanzu before Arsenal broke for their opener.
Should have grabbed a first half goal himself but for a good save by Thomas Kaminski and then put it on a plate for Nelson to double their lead before the break.
Read Jordan’s verdict on all the Arsenal players with our player ratings.

He said: “I love him Smith-Rowe as a player. It’s a joy to watch him.“He can help with all his skills. He’s a joy to watch, he helped us a lot to win the game also today”Smith Rowe’s return to form is perfectly timed, with Arsenal facing a string of vital games.They play Brighton this weekend before a daunting battle with Bayern Munich next week.Top-four chasing Aston Villa come after that before a trip to Germany for the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final.With games coming thick and fast, it’s likely Arteta will need to call on all of his squad.He was key for the Gunners in the attacking final thirdThe midfielder was fit enough to cover plenty of ground More