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Rashford's double in Man United win vs. Liverpool tops Power Rankings

ESPN FC's global editorial desks nominate their top weekend performers. Marcus Rashford leads the way after his double vs. Liverpool.

1. Marcus Rashford | Manchester United

Why he's here: In his first Premier League start since Boxing Day, Rashford delivered both United goals in a vital 2-1 win over Liverpool as the clubs battle for second in the league.

2. Cristiano Ronaldo | Real Madrid

Why he's here: Ronaldo continued his hot streak, scoring each of Madrid's goals in a 2-1 win at Eibar on Saturday -- his 16th and 17th in his past 10 appearances.

3. Robert Lewandowski | Bayern Munich

Why he's here: Lewandowski bagged a hat trick against hapless Hamburg in Saturday's 6-0 win -- his 98th, 99th and 100th Bundesliga goals for Bayern in just his 120th league appearance with the club.

4. Michy Batshuayi | Borussia Dortmund

Why he's here: Batshuayi scored both the go-ahead goal and the match-winner in Dortmund's 3-2 win over Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday -- not bad for a 28-minute cameo.

5. Paulo Dybala | Juventus

Why he's here: La Joya is returning to his clinical best, delivering both goals in Juve's 2-0 win over Udinese on Sunday.

6. Rodrigo | Valencia

Why he's here: The thrice-capped Spanish international scored both goals in a 2-0 win over Sevilla that gives Valencia an 11-point over in La Liga's final Champions League place.

7. Son Heung-Min | Tottenham

Why he's here: Led the line as Harry Kane limped off injured, Son scored twice in Spurs' 4-1 comeback win at Bournemouth -- his sixth and seventh goal in his past four appearances.

8. Alassane Plea | Nice

Why he's here: Plea scored four of Nice's five goals in Sunday's 5-2 win at Guingamp.

9. Willian | Chelsea

Why he's here: Man-of-the-match honours and a goal -- his 13th of the season -- for Willian in Chelsea's 2-1 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday.

10. Henrikh Mkhitaryan | Arsenal

Why he's here: The Armenia international scored one and assisted on another in Arsenal's 3-0 win over Watford on Sunday.

Also receiving votes: Luis Suarez (Barcelona), Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid).

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