Boos at Old Trafford for Marcus Rashford drowned out by cheers as he comes on in Manchester United win
Some boos were heard at Old Trafford as Marcus Rashford came on for Manchester United in their 2-1 win over Chelsea.
Rashford was omitted from Erik ten Hag's starting XI for Wednesday night's clash following his anonymous display during Man United's 1-0 defeat at Newcastle.
With the Red Devils 2-1 up, Ten Hag brought on the forward in the 84th minute and some boos were heard at Old Trafford, according to the Manchester Evening News.
However, the same reporter says that the boos were drowned out by cheers for Rashford from Old Trafford's Stretford End.
Man United edged to a 2-1 victory over the Blues as goals from Scott McTominay either side of Cole Palmer's neat finish secured Ten Hag's men a vital three points.
United were under extra pressure heading into the match following reports of player unhappiness with Ten Hag, whose side reacted with a spirited 2-1 victory.
McTominay was the hero as the Dutchman's side deservedly overcame the Blues, whose manager Pochettino was considered his main rival for the United post when he was appointed.
The homegrown midfielder's first goal came midway through a first half that began with Robert Sanchez saving a Bruno Fernandes penalty and ended with a fine leveller from former Manchester City midfielder Cole Palmer.
McTominay put the hosts back ahead with a powerful header and Chelsea substitute Armando Broja saw a late header hit the post as United bounced back from Saturday's lifeless loss at Newcastle.
Ten Hag made four alterations from St James' Park — with Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial among those dropping to the bench — and was rewarded with a strong start.
Chelsea goalkeeper Sanchez did well to stop Rasmus Hojlund's low early effort and produced another big save in the ninth
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