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Marcus Rashford hopes to avenge Man Utd's league defeat by Chelsea in FA Cup

Manchester United's Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game during the Emirates FA Cup, Fifth Round match at Ewood Park, Black
Image: Manchester United's Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring his goal at Ewood Park

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford is keen to avenge the 4-0 Premier League defeat by Chelsea when the teams meet at Stamford Bridge in the FA Cup.

United boss Jose Mourinho was taunted by supporters of his former club on his return with United in October.

Rashford, who scored in United's 2-1 FA Cup fifth-round win at Blackburn on Sunday, is expecting another tough encounter in west London but with United on a better run of form, the 19-year-old is optimistic the visitors will produce a better performance in the quarter-final.

Jose Mourinho greets fans ahead of Manchester United's clash with Watford
Image: Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho

"I mean, at this stage of the competition you're going to be facing a good team no matter where you go," Rashford said.

"I think we've just got to take it game by game. We're on a good run of form and so are they, so I think it'll be a good game.

"But we'll go there confident and to win the game."

Asked if United owed Chelsea one for October, Rashford said: "Yeah, definitely. They've got one over us."

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United had to come from behind to win at Ewood Park, with Rashford scoring the equaliser after Danny Graham had given the Championship side the lead.

United substitutes Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic combined for the decisive goal, with the latter producing superb skill to finish.

"Everyone knows they are quality players and they did what their team needed to do," Rashford told the club's TV channel.

"I mean, he made it look easy but the finish, when you're in the situation, is difficult to take.

"You know, he is experienced and he has been in the position many, many times and he's finished it easily."

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