Marcus Rashford has been grabbing headlines ever since his introduction to Louis van Gaal’s Manchester United side.
United’s local lad is currently living the dream, scoring seven goals in 13 appearances and delighting the Old Trafford faithful in the process.
But the blue side of Manchester reckon their own wonkerkid striker isn’t getting the attention he deserves.
At 19, Kelechi Iheanacho is only one year Rashford’s senior, and two goals in yesterday’s 4-0 victory over Stoke City takes the Nigerian’s own tally to 11 goals.
What’s more, Iheanacho has had considerably less time on the pitch.
Marcus Rashford – 637 minutes, 7 goals.
Kelechi Iheanacho – 500 minutes, 11 goals. pic.twitter.com/WEyK65XmE3
— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) April 24, 2016
Prickly City fans were quick to comment on the statistic, with many questioning why their impressive young hitman isn’t receiving the same level of hype as Rashford.
Iheanacho has more goals than Rashford, guess who is the phenomenon. LOL
— Abdulmalik (@9ja_lastborn) April 23, 2016
Iheanacho is better than Martial & Rashford no question. Name another striker who can score a goal with bony as their striker partner
— Maty (@MittenMCFC) April 23, 2016
https://twitter.com/mfy222/status/723863974631055361?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Iheanacho is a much better player than Rashford in my opinion
— Adam (@Adam_Lewis10) April 23, 2016
There is no competition Iheanacho is better than Rashford, the stats don't lie.. ⚽🙌 #MCFC #MUFC #premierleague pic.twitter.com/zVjCliTNkl
— ॐLizzie Efemie MCFC卐 (@L_Efemie_MCFC) April 24, 2016
But United fans think Rashford is better than Iheanacho because he scored two in the Europa League vs FC Midtjylland
— Tom (@TomH_1995) April 23, 2016