Blues cup encounter does not faze us, says United’s Rashford

Teenager Marcus Rashford insists his Manchester United side will be ready for the challenge of Premier League leaders Chelsea when the two sides meet in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.

United came from behind to beat Blackburn Rovers 2-1 at Ewood Park, while the Blues overpowered Wolves at Molineux thanks to strikes from Pedro and Diego Costa.

Now Rashford, who scored in the Reds’ win at Blackburn along with Zlatan Ibrahimovic, is under no illusion to the threat that the runaway league leaders pose.

And 19-year-old Rashford has vowed Jose Mourinho’s men will be ready for whatever Chelsea throw at them when the sides meet at Stamford Bridge on March 11.

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Conte’s side won 4-0 in the corresponding league fixture in October but United have not lost a league game since, going 16 unbeaten.

“They have one over on us so we will definitely be going there to win the game,” said the England international.

“At this stage of the competition, we are going to be coming up against top quality opposition no matter where you go.

“They are in good form, but so are we, and we will be looking to go there and win the game.”