Aston Villa manager Unai Emery was hopeful that the quality and experience of winter arrivals Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford could shine through.

His defensive work-rate at Villa has also been a stark contrast to his efforts at Man Utd; Rashford has made 2.01 tackles per 90 for Villa in the Premier League, compared to 0.64 per 90 at his boyhood club. Not to mention, the forward has won possession 3.52 times per 90 for Villa, while he managed to do so just 2.22 times per 90 at Man Utd.

Manchester United winger Marcus Rashford is expected to leave the club permanently in the summer but his next club is currently unknown

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Manchester United star Marcus Rashford has enjoyed a bright start to life with Aston Villa after joining on loan until the end of the season and both clubs have been sent an interesting message

Marcus Rashford will be keen to continue his bright start at Aston Villa after being named in the starting line up for their Champions League tie against Club Brugge

BRUGGE: Marcus Rashford resumed his Champions League career Tuesday, starting in Aston Villa's 3-1 win at Club Brugge in the first leg of their last-16 tie. Rashford did not score his first goal with his new team but put on a strong first-half display,

Manchester United have no regrets about sending Marcus Rashford on loan to Aston Villa despite his recent excellent form.