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Liam Wood

Marcus Rashford awarded goal as Kylian Mbappe messages Manchester United star

Here are your latest Manchester United evening headlines on Monday, February 27.

Rashford awarded Carabao Cup final goal

Marcus Rashford has been awarded Manchester United's second goal in the 2-0 Carabao Cup final win over Newcastle United on Sunday afternoon.

The striker's shot on 39 minutes deflected off the outstretched leg of Sven Botman, which saw the ball loop over Magpies debutant Loris Karius to give the Reds a two-goal cushion after Casemiro's header six minutes earlier - and the trophy ultimately returned to Old Trafford.

READ MORE: Wan-Bissaka has surprised Ten Hag

The effort had initially been ruled as a Botman own goal, denying Rashford his 25th goal of the season. The United hero declared with a smile after the match that he'd be claiming it anyway - but he now has his goal officially confirmed by Football League officials.

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Mbappe leaves comment on Sancho's post

Kylian Mbappe has posted a brilliant message to Jadon Sancho after the returning Manchester United winger helped the Old Trafford giants end their trophy hoodoo.

Goals from Casemiro and Marcus Rashford - beneath the famous Wembley arch - earned United silverware for the first time since 2017 when they defeated Newcastle on Sunday afternoon. It was a memorable occasion for Erik ten Hag and his players - yet there could be more to come this season.

After their fantastic win at the national stadium, United resume their FA Cup charge against West Ham at Old Trafford on Wednesday night (7.45pm), while they have already reached the latter stages of the Europa League and are not completely out of the Premier League title race, either.

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