Marcus Rashford has made an impressive start to life at Aston Villa after joining the Midlands side on loan from Manchester United on deadline day of the January transfer window

A bizarre Marcus Rashford ban at Aston Villa has emerged following the 2-2 draw with Liverpool in the Premier League this month.

Villa's marquee January signings made all the difference in turning a 1-0 deficit into a precious 2-1 win over Chelsea

Rashford's switch came after being sidelined by United's head coach Ruben Amorim, but Emery, an ardent admirer of the England striker, was the key figure in securing his services.

Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho are on similar paths as anointed starboys who have fallen on hard times. Both endured the double trauma of missing a penalty for England in the 2021 European Championship final,

Jamie Redknapp feels directors will be asking "why didn't I get Marcus Rashford" as Aston Villa were hailed for a "masterclass" of January business including a "new Holte End hero".

The club that Marcus Rashford is hoping to sign with in the summer has been revealed and, unfortunately for Aston Villa, it isn't the Midlands club. The Englishman has turned his form around after leaving Manchester United and moving to Villa Park on loan.