TURNING POINT FOR RASHFORD? – WHAT FANS ARE SAYING AFTER HIS FIRST VILLA GOALS

Marcus Rashford has finally opened his Aston Villa account—and he did it in emphatic fashion. The England international struck twice as Unai Emery’s side cruised to a 3-0 victory over Preston in the FA Cup quarter-finals, sealing their place in the last four.

Since his high-profile January move from Manchester United, Rashford had struggled to find the net in claret and blue. But under the bright lights of Villa Park, the 26-year-old delivered a statement performance, silencing doubters and igniting hopes of FA Cup glory.

His brace was the highlight of a dominant display, with Jacob Ramsey rounding off the scoring to put the result beyond doubt. The Villa faithful erupted in celebration, and social media buzzed with reactions to the forward’s long-awaited breakthrough.

For Unai Emery, Rashford’s resurgence couldn’t have come at a better time. With Villa chasing silverware and a top-four finish in the Premier League, a firing Rashford could be the difference-maker in the final stretch of the season.

As Villa marches into the semi-finals, one thing is clear—Marcus Rashford has arrived. And if this performance is a sign of things to come, Villa fans have plenty to be excited about.