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Jose Mourinho must not pick this Man United star against Arsenal - Paul Merson
JOSE MOURINHO must not select Marcus Rashford in Manchester United's starting XI against Arsenal today.
Marcus Rashford's free kick gives Man United lead in Spain
That is according to pundit and Arsenal hero Paul Merson.
Manchester United boss Mourinho says he will make several changes for the Premier League clash at the Emirates, keeping his players fresh for the Europa League semi-final second leg against Celta Vigo on Thursday.
The Portuguese has been questioned over his decision to rest players against Arsene Wenger's side but Merson thinks it's the right thing to do.
Paul Merson says Man United must not pick Marcus Rashford against Arsenal today
I couldn't start playing Rashford in this game. They rely on him massively now, he is Man United
"I know what I'd do, couldn't take a chance," he said on Sky Sports.
"I couldn't start playing Rashford in this game.
"They rely on him massively now, he is Man United.
Paul Merson says Jose Mourinho is right to focus on the Europa League
"They've got hard games. This isn't an easy game and then they've got to go to Tottenham.
"For me you have to put your eggs in one basket. It sends out a signal as well.
"He's got the hump from playing all these games and it will be his way of saying 'it's not right, why are we playing all these games?'."
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