Aston Villa lived in a different world. It was monochrome and miserable. The club was being excavated. They were directionless on the pitch and in flux in the boardroom. On April 16, 2016, Villa were relegated from the Premier League.

The Times state United have been delighted by Rashford's form solely because of the fact it will have increased the likelihood of a permanent sale this summer. The Red Devils are already looking at replacements and are planning to spend whatever money is raised through his departure.