Growing up in Manchester United’s academy, Rashford became well-acquainted with the club’s fierce rivalries against Liverpool, Leeds United, and Manchester City.
As he progressed to represent his childhood club on the big stage, Rashford became deeply involved in these historic rivalries. ..Continue Reading
However, when asked to single out the team he disliked the most, he was crystal clear in his response.
Despite being on loan at Aston Villa after seemingly falling out with United manager Ruben Amorim, Rashford has openly expressed his strong disdain for one of the Red Devils’ biggest adversaries.
During an appearance on the Uninterrupted podcast in July 2022, the England star was candid when asked if there were any teams he truly ‘hated,’ leaving no room for doubt.
“Yeah Liverpool. I don’t like Liverpool. City,” Rashford said, picking the rather obvious duo.
“Liverpool have history so it’s a bit more bitter. But with City it’s like you don’t like them, but you don’t have a massive reason not to like them.”
Given the fact that the 27-year-old grew up in Manchester, it is surprising that Rashford’s feelings towards local rivals City appear to be so neutral.
But, in an interview with Man United legend Gary Neville a year later, the Aston Villa forward further explained why he favours Pep Guardiola’s side to Liverpool.
“Who do you dislike more? Liverpool or Man City,” asked Neville when speaking with Rashford on The Overlap.
“Liverpool. I don’t like any of them. I dislike Liverpool more,” replied the United winger.
Neville added: “It’s interesting that because I am Liverpool. But then, if you speak to Scholesy (Paul Scholes) or Butty (Nicky Butt), they say ‘City’.”
“Why is that,” asked a surprised Rashford.
Neville replied: “I don’t know. I just thought it was them growing up nearer to Manchester. You are (also) Manchester.”
Rashford then added: “No, it’s Liverpool all day.”
The English star will be back in action on Wednesday as Aston Villa host Belgian team Club Brugge for the second leg of their Champions League round of 16 game.
