Premier League: Ian Wright Encourages Rashford to Mirror Arsenal Pair and Liverpool Legend

 Former Arsenal legend Ian Wright has called on Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford to embrace the role of a 'local player,' drawing parallels to the impact made by Arsenal's duo Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe, along with Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard.

Wright's advice comes in the aftermath of Rashford's subpar performance in Manchester United's recent 1-0 Premier League defeat to Newcastle United at St James' Park last weekend.

The English star has faced significant challenges throughout the current season, struggling to find consistent form.

In 13 Premier League appearances for the Red Devils, Marcus Rashford has scored merely two goals and provided two assists, prompting criticism directed at him. Former Arsenal legend Ian Wright addressed the matter on Premier League Productions, acknowledging the validity of the criticism.

Wright observed Rashford's performance in the recent match against Newcastle and commented on the player's demeanor and body language. He highlighted the importance of how a player reacts, emphasizing the significance of being a local player and understanding the expectations of the fans. Wright cited examples like Steven Gerrard at Liverpool and Arsenal's Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe, pointing out their responsibility in uplifting their teams.

Drawing parallels with Saka and Smith Rowe, who played pivotal roles in driving their team forward in previous seasons, Wright expressed concern about Rashford and Anthony Martial, noting a perceived lack of fight in their recent performances.