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Marcus Rashford makes his FIRST Manchester United start in 627 DAYS - as forward is named in Red Devils' XI against Ipswich Town
Aug 30 2026 16:50 · By Michael Pavitt · 16 Reads
Marcus Rashford has been handed his first Man United start since December 2024 with the forward lining up against Ipswich Town.
Rashford is among four changes made by Michael Carrick following Man United's shock 2-0 defeat to Hull City on the opening day of the season.
Kobbie Mainoo, Lisandro Martinez and Diogo Dalot also came into the starting line-up.
Rashford's inclusion was the most eye catching, with the forward's Man United career appearing to have been revived.
His last start for the Red Devils came against Czech side Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League back on December 12 in 2024.
Rashford was then axed from Man United's squad by then boss Ruben Amorim, with the forward joining Aston Villa on loan in the January window until the end of the season.
Marcus Rashford has been handed his first Manchester United start since December 2024
He was among players included in a 'bomb squad' by Amorim on his return, with Rashford eventually joining Barcelona on a season-long loan.
With Barcelona opting against taking up an option to sign Rashford on a permanent basis, the England international has been included in Man United's squad this season.