Ben White identifies Marcus Rashford as his toughest Premier League opponent
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 10:35 AM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Arsenal defender Ben White has named Marcus Rashford the most difficult attacker he has faced in the Premier League. Despite Rashford not recording a goal or assist for Manchester United so far this season, the forward is showing signs of tactical maturity following a loan spell under Hansi Flick. Observers note that Rashford has shifted his playing style to prioritize creating chances and off-the-ball movement rather than strictly seeking individual goals. This change in approach has already resulted in the fourth-most chances created in the league for the current campaign. While White has not yet faced this revised version of the striker, his assessment highlights the ongoing challenge posed by the Manchester United player. Rashford is currently closing in on significant scoring milestones, sitting eleven goals away from 100 in the league and twelve shy of 150 total goals for his club.
- •Ben White identified Marcus Rashford as the toughest attacker he has encountered in the Premier League.
- •Rashford recorded the fourth-highest number of created chances in the league this season.
- •A loan spell at Barcelona under Hansi Flick helped adjust Rashford's tactical approach.
- •Rashford remains eleven goals away from reaching 100 career goals in the Premier League.
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