The topic of EPL took a different turn when Manchester United released a statement about Marcus Rashford after discussions with coach Erik ten Hag. The forward missed the FA Cup win over Newport County and met with Ten Hag following which the club clarified that Rashford had been unavailable due to illness. However, controversy arose when he was seen in a nightclub in Belfast and skipped training. In response, the club issued an update stating that Rashford had taken responsibility for his actions and the matter had been internally resolved. The statement further mentioned that Rashford is back in training and eligible for selection in the upcoming game against Wolves on Thursday.
EPL: It’s closed – Man Utd issue statement on Rashford after Ten Hag talks
By Leah Mitchell | Published January 09, 2026