Fans think Marcus Rashford aimed dig at Ruben Amorim after scoring his first two goals for Aston Villa

Manchester United fans are convinced that Marcus Rashford has taken a shot at former boss Ruben Amorim after Aston Villa's FA Cup quarter-final win.

On Sunday afternoon, Rashford helped Villa book themselves a place at Wembley after beating Preston North End in the FA Cup quarter-finals.

Heading into half-time, the Championship side were able to hold Villa to a 0-0 draw, but two quick goals from Rashford, followed by a third from Jacob Ramsey saw Unai Emery's side progress to the penultimate round.

Immediately after the game, star player Rashford spoke to the media and fans are convinced he took the chance to aim a subtle dig at former United boss Amorim.

After 20 years playing for United, Rashford left his boyhood club on loan in February after seemingly falling out with new manager Amorim for a several reasons.

Since then, the English winger has thrived at Villa, scoring two goals and assisting four in his first 10 appearances, and fans think that off the back of his best performance for his new club, he called out Amorim and United.

Speaking to BBC Sport after the win, the 27-year-old said: 'It's a great feeling, I feel like I've been getting fitter and playing better football since I've been here. It's obviously nice for a forward to get a goal so hopefully it continues.

"Step by step. I think I can still get fitter. I missed a lot of football before joining up with them. At the minute my body feels good, I'm injury-free and I'm enjoying my football, so all good for now."

Reacting to Rashford's comments, fans are certain that the former United star wanted to send a message to his former manager ahead of the transfer window reopening in the summer.

Aston Villa beat Preston North End 3-0 in the FA Cup quarter-finals. (Image: Getty)

Posting on X, one fan wrote: "Two goals and enjoying his football again? Rashford is sending a clear message to Amorim and INEOS."

While another added: "What a horrendous decision to get rid of Rashford all Amorim had to do was put an arm around him instead threw him under the bus, appalling management."

And one claimed: "Amorim came into Manchester United with hate for rashford and that's just the plain truth."