Rashford's hot streak fuels Man Utd revival
Manchester: Marcus Rashford has put two years of frustration behind him as the Manchester United star's blistering form has inspired his club's return to relevance in the Premier League. Rashford will spearhead United's attack in Saturday's crucial derby against Manchester City after re- covering from a difficult period that threatened to squander his vast potential. Before the start of this season, it was increasingly hard to imagine Rashford would be the focal point of any big game, let alone such a pivotal showdown as fourth-placed United's clash with second-placed City.
But Rashford is flourishing again after committing to a career reset. The 25-year-old's double in United's League Cup quarter-final win against Charlton on Tuesday extended his scoring run to a career-best six successive games. Rashford has hit seven goals in that period and 15 in total this term for United after managing just five last seasons.
Felix red mist another blows for Chelsea and Potter:
Chelsea manager Graham Potter said "the hits keep coming" after his new signing Joao Felix was sent off on his Premier League debut as the Blues lost 2-1 at Fulham on Thurs- day. The Portugal forward, who joined Chelsea on Wednesday from Atletico Madrid until the end of the season, was shown a red card in the 58th minute of the west London derby for a reckless tackle on Fulham defender Kenny Tete while the score was 1-1. Felix, whose loan signing cost Chelsea a reported nine million pounds, is now set to miss the next three league matches against Crystal Palace, Liverpool and Fulham.
Will Joeli ton be dropped after drink-driving charge?
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe said he was "not 100% sure" if he would include Joelton in his squad for Sunday's Premier League home game against Ful- ham after the midfielder was charged with drink-driving. Northumbias Police charged Joe- Linton with "driving whilst above the prescribed limit for alcohol" after he was stopped in the early hours of Thursday. The Brazilian is due to appear in court at the end of January.
Chelsea signing Fofana center of dispute between clubs:
Chelsea newcomer David Datron Fofana is the subject of a legal dispute between two other clubs over the Ivory Coast international's move to Norway two years ago. The Court of Arbitration for Sport said Thursday it has registered a case filed by Ivorian club Abidjan City against Fofana and Norwe- gian club Molde.