Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has claimed that Marcus Rashford would receive more votes for ‘Player of the Season’ than Erling Haaland – if a vote was taken today.
SkySports pundit Jamie Carragher says that if the season came to an end today, Marcus Rashford would pip Erling Haaland to the ‘Player of the Season’ award.
Rashford is enjoying his best ever goalscoring return in a season, and we’re only in February. The 25-year-old has 24 goals in all competitions, as well as nine assists for the Red Devils.
Haaland has also had an excellent season – currently leading the race for the Premier League golden boot. The Norwegian has 26 league goals this term – goals clear of second place Harry Kane, and has a further six goals in all competitions.
Manchester United‘s recent form has seen Rashford reach heights he hadn’t previously reached. The Englishman has 16 goals in 18 appearances since returning from the World Cup, as Man United sit comfortably in third place.
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Jamie Carragher’s Comments
Speaking in his Telegraph column, Carragher claimed that Rashford is producing the performances of a complete Premier League striker, and that this is the reason he would beat Haaland to the individual accolade.
“Step aside Erling Haaland. Marcus Rashford is currently producing performances of a complete Premier League striker.
“If votes were being cast this week, the Manchester United attacker would surely command most support from his peers. Haaland hit the ground running after joining Manchester City and remains on course for the golden boot.
“Rashford’s form under Erik ten Hag is taking his game to that next level. His all-round displays this season are superior to Haaland’s because United are set up to get the most from him.”
Carragher continued: “Haaland is a prolific scorer of goals in a team which benefits from his considerable finishing skills, but has yet to work out how to maximise every facet of his game such as his pace and physicality outside of the penalty area.
“When Haaland has not scored – and fortunately for City he generally has – he has struggled to offer anything else over 90 minutes. He is a great goalscorer who needs to evolve into a great player who scores goals.
“If you stop the service to Haaland, which is admittedly easier said than done, you de-weaponise him. The on-field relationship needs work at City.
“The same cannot be said of Rashford, whose speed and movement is the focal point of United’s attack. He is currently a great player who is scoring goals.
“Rashford has made over 200 more passes over the course of 24 Premier League appearances than Haaland in his 23, highlighting the difference in how they connect with their teammates.”
PFA Player Of The Year Odds
- Erling Haaland @ 8/13
- Martin Odegaard @ 4/1
- Marcus Rashford @ 6/1
- Bukayo Saka @ 12/1
- Kevin de Bruyne @ 14/1
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