Manchester United fans have criticised Marcus Rashford after his goalless display against Fulham, while Michael Owen called him the weak link in the attack.

Marcus Rashford faces fresh fan backlash after frustrating Fulham display

Marcus Rashford is facing fresh criticism from Manchester United supporters after another frustrating performance in the 1-1 draw with Fulham.

The England forward started on the left side of United’s attack but was unable to find the net despite getting several chances.

Rashford was eventually replaced in the 77th minute as Michael Carrick searched for a way back into the match.

Now, some United fans are beginning to lose patience with the 28-year-old.

Rashford struggles against Fulham

Rashford was heavily involved in United’s attacking play but once again failed to produce the final result.

He registered six shots during the match.

However, none of them ended with a goal.

He also completed only one successful dribble and delivered one accurate cross.

For a player expected to be one of United’s biggest attacking threats, those numbers created more frustration among supporters.

Fans question Rashford’s decision-making

Many of the complaints were not only about the missed chances.

Some fans were also unhappy with Rashford’s decision-making in attacking areas.

They felt he sometimes waited too long before shooting, passing or attacking defenders directly.

One of the main complaints was that Rashford appeared to lack confidence and conviction when important moments arrived.

Several supporters wanted to see him play with more aggression and make quicker decisions near goal.

Another game without a goal

The Fulham match continued a difficult start to the season for Rashford.

He has now gone through the opening Premier League matches without scoring.

Across all competitions, his attacking numbers have also remained disappointing.

That has increased the pressure on a player who has previously shown he can score regularly at the highest level.

For many supporters, the biggest problem is not Rashford’s talent.

It is his lack of consistent end product.

Some supporters question his place in the team

The criticism has now moved beyond individual missed chances.

Some United fans have started asking whether Rashford should continue to be an automatic starter.

They believe other attacking options could offer more energy or movement.

His return to a regular starting role has therefore become another major debate around the team.

Those reactions remain opinions from supporters rather than the official view inside Manchester United.

Michael Owen calls Rashford the ‘weak link’

Rashford also received strong criticism from former England striker Michael Owen.

Owen suggested the forward currently looks unhappy on the pitch.

More importantly, he described Rashford as:

“the weak link in the attack as things stand.”

Owen believes a player of Rashford’s experience should be producing more at this stage of his career.

At 28, Rashford should be close to his peak years.

Instead, his performances are creating more questions.

Carrick continues to defend Rashford

Michael Carrick has taken a very different position.

The United manager defended Rashford after the Fulham game.

He suggested Rashford remained dangerous and could easily have scored if some moments had gone differently.

Carrick still believes United can get the best out of Rashford and expects the goals to arrive.

That public support shows the manager has not lost faith in the forward.

Fans want results, not promises

However, Carrick’s defence has not convinced everyone.

Some supporters believe they have heard similar comments before.

They want to see goals, assists and stronger performances rather than more talk about potential.

With United already struggling for results, patience is becoming shorter.

Every attacking player is under pressure to make a difference.

And Rashford is one of the biggest names in the squad.

Possible injury concern also emerges

There was also another important detail after Rashford left the pitch.

Carrick confirmed the forward had felt an issue during the match.

Rashford appeared to be holding the groin area as he came off.

United are expected to assess the problem before determining whether it is serious.

That means his substitution may not have been completely related to performance.

United’s attacking problems continue

Rashford’s struggles are also part of a bigger problem for Manchester United.

The team have not been creating or finishing chances consistently enough.

United needed a late goal from Matheus Cunha to rescue a 1-1 draw against Fulham.

Without that equaliser, Carrick’s side would have suffered another painful defeat.

The pressure is therefore growing across the entire team, not just on Rashford.

Rashford now needs a response

Rashford has shown many times during his career that he can produce big moments.

But the current situation is becoming difficult to ignore.

Supporters want more.

Pundits are becoming more critical.

And United desperately need goals.

Carrick is still backing Rashford, but the forward now needs to reward that faith on the pitch.

Another quiet performance could make the criticism even louder.

For Rashford, the best answer is simple.

Start scoring again.