Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has admitted that the signing of Harry Maguire has had an impact on his side,
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Manchester United boosted their hopes of a top four finish with a 2-0 win over Everton on Saturday, but the win seemingly came at a cost as Marcus Rashford limped off in the second half.
The England international was replaced by Anthony Martial, who scored both goals in the victory.
Rashford was injured in the first half after a collision with Everton defender Michael Keane. He was replaced by Martial and did not return to the game.
Manager Jose Mourinho said after the game that Rashford had a hamstring injury and would be assessed further.
United now have a three-point cushion over fifth-placed Liverpool with two games remaining.
The win was the first time United have won in eight games in all competitions and moves them up to sixth in the table.
Mourinho said after the game that it was important to win the game and that he was happy with the performance.
“We needed this,” Mourinho said. “We needed this because we were in a difficult situation. We needed to win and we did it.”
United dominated the first half and were rewarded for their dominance when Romelu Lukaku was fouled by Daley Blind in the area.
Martial stepped up to take the penalty and fired into the bottom left corner to give United the lead.
United doubled their lead in the second half when Martial scored from a free kick.
The win moves United up to sixth in the table and keeps them in the hunt for a top four finish.
Rashford’s injury is a blow to United’s chances of securing a top four finish, but the win is still important.
