Marcus Rashford says his elevation from fringe youngster to Manchester United hero has been a "crazy" experience as the teenager aims to continue his match-winning exploits.
An injury to Anthony Martial in the warm-up prior to the Europa League match at home to Midtjylland on Thursday has proved to be the trigger for one of the highlights of United's season.
And the 18-year-old newcomer delivered the goods again, netting the opener with his first Premier League shot before finishing the game with a brace and an assist in a 3-2 win over Arsene Wenger's Gunners.
"It's just crazy," he told Sky Sports after being named the man of the match.
"You can't explain it when you're out there.
"It was a shock playing in midweek … but that kind of benefited me, not thinking about the game too much.
"Obviously it's been amazing. To score two is a bonus so hopefully we just carry it on and go again [in the] next game."
United fans, who saw Welbeck sold to Arsenal in September 2014 after being deemed surplus to requirements by manager Louis van Gaal, now have another local lad to cheer on in his place.
And the overnight sensation received a ringing endorsement from veteran midfielder Michael Carrick.
He said: "He's done unbelievable. What a week for him, what a week for us. I think you can see what that meant to us."
"The young lads that came in have done ever so well," he said.
"It's a real breath of fresh air. For me it's bringing back memories of when you're starting your career. You get your chance and you want to take it.
"That's a massive bonus for us, it has given us a massive boost."
