Manchester United no longer holding out for a new hero

Manchester United have been holding out for a hero for a very long time and then, suddenly, three came along at once in a victory over Arsenal that really sets their season alight
FAN FAVOURITES?: Manchester United's Antony (right) celebrates with Marcus Rashford after scoring their side's first goal of the game against Arsenal. Pic: PA

FAN FAVOURITES?: Manchester United's Antony (right) celebrates with Marcus Rashford after scoring their side's first goal of the game against Arsenal. Pic: PA

Manchester United have been holding out for a hero for a very long time and then, suddenly, three came along at once in a victory over Arsenal that really sets their season alight.

New striker Antony, on his debut, struck the first claim for the title before Christian Eriksen produced an outstanding display from midfield against the league leaders and Marcus Rashford, now 24 but still having to prove his worth, struck twice to show he can be a major influence up front in the new era at Old Trafford.

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