Friday’s briefing: Rashford at the double and Haaland sets new record

It was a night to remember for the on-loan Manchester United forward, while Erling Haaland hit his 50th Champions League goal for Manchester City
It was a night to remember for the on-loan Manchester United forward, while Erling Haaland hit his 50th Champions League goal for Manchester City
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Back in 2023, MacIntyre was the nervous rookie who was expected to be the weak link. At Bethpage Black, he will arrive to a different billing as the world No 9.
It was a welcome shift for Gabriel Martinelli, and a snapshot of how Arsenal have changed for the better this season.
Barcelona striker Marcus Rashford scored two brilliant goals to burst Newcastle's bubble on their return to the Champions League.
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Newcastle United showed plenty of spirit in a 2-1 defeat against Barcelona but the hosts were made to rue not taking their chances
England forward shows Manchester United what they are missing with delightful double against Newcastle
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Keith Downie reviews Newcastle's 2-1 defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League at St James' Park.
Can Marcus Rashford finally take the road to redemption at Barcelona after his stunning display sinks Newcastle in the Champions League, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty?
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Marcus Rashford has praised Barcelona for helping him become a "better player" and thanked head coach Hansi Flick for restoring his confidence.
Pep Guardiola confident Erling Haaland can beat Champions League scoring record after netting his 50th against Napoli.
Hull KR head coach Willie Peters is confident his side are in prime position to excel in knockout rugby when they vie for a spot in the Betfred Super League Grand Final after they secured the League Leaders' Shield.
BBC Sport pundits Nicky Butt, Nedum Onouha and Nicky Bandini analyse Marcus Rashford after the England striker scored twice for Barcelona in their victory over Newcastle.
They were his first goals since joining the Catalans on loan in the summer and suggesting that Barca fans could be in for a treat if the 27-year-old continues his footballing renaissance.
Speaking after Newcastle's 2-1 defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League, Eddie Howe rued two missed chances in the first-half and suggested the game changed after Marcus Rashford gave the Catalan side the lead in the second-half.