Manchester United striker Rushford (left) scored again in the FA Cup. He has scored goals in 5 consecutive games.

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[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] After the end of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the Premier League powerhouse Manchester United, which has won 4 games in all major stadiums, will play the third round of the FA Cup in the early hours of this morning Taiwan time.

Facing Everton, also from the Premier League, Manchester United at home relied on the hot Marcus Rashford to personally participate in the team's 3 goals. At the end, they beat their opponents 3:1 and advanced to the 4th place in the FA Cup wheel.

Manchester United got a chance to score in less than 5 minutes after the start of the game. Rushford dribbled all the way from the left to the penalty area, and a cross found the unmarked Anthony (Antony), opening the scoring for the team.

However, in the 14th minute, Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea made a defensive flaw, which led to Everton defender Conor Coady getting a chance to score in front of the goal and equalizing the game.

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After the intermission, Rushford made another cross from the left. Coady tried to interfere with the passing route but formed an own goal, which made Manchester United take the lead again.

Before the end of the game, Manchester United's 18-year-old Alejandro Garnacho was fouled in the penalty area, allowing Rushford to get a 12-yard ball opportunity, and made a steady penalty, successfully advancing his consecutive goals to the top 5 games.

Speaking of Rushford's fiery state after the World Cup, Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag said bluntly: "He just keeps running ahead, and shows strong confidence and belief, and at the same time leads his teammates forward. I think these 90 minutes are definitely a threat to Everton. As long as Rushford is in the right position, he can play his own advantages, especially when his speed and dribbling are played, no one can. Can stop him."

Not only his own coach highly praised him, but Everton head coach Frank Lampard also praised Rushford: "No one can stop his offense. When we encounter opponents of this level, we need more Be prepared. But even if Rashford didn't score United's first goal, he can help the team in different ways."

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