WITH Marcus Rashford set to be out for the next few games through injury, Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag will have to look elsewhere for goals.
Rashford has been in deadly form this season, bagging 28 goals in all competitions.
Ten Hag hasn't been able to rely on that sort of output from his other forwards, however, but in his side's battle for the top four he will have to find goals from other players.
Injury-plagued Anthony Martial is back in contention again and could provide the clinical edge that his boss is looking for.
The Frenchman scored after coming off the bench against Everton, although Ten Hag admitted he is wary of starting him due to his "fragility".
Should Martial play up top, United could continue deploying a tactical tweak made in recent weeks.
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With Casemiro and Christian Eriksen having both been out, Ten Hag has been creative with how he deploys his midfield.
Bruno Fernandes has played in a deeper-lying role of late, with Marcel Sabitzer further forward and Scott McTominay given licence to get into the box.
It has worked a treat, with fans gushing over the decision on social media.
With Sabitzer as a No10 and Jadon Sancho and Antony on the wings, United have looked dangerous going forward.
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Without Rashford, however, Ten Hag may opt to turn back to Wout Weghorst.
The lanky forward, who has scored two goals in 20 appearances for United, has recently been demoted to the bench.
Without a deadly striker to rely on for goals, Fernandes could be moved further forward again in this instance in order to provide that clinical threat.
With Eriksen and Casemiro returning to fitness, the Dane could replace Sabitzer in midfield alongside the Brazilian.
Harry Maguire performed well last time out alongside Lisandro Martinez.
But you would expect Raphael Varane to return for upcoming games.
Tyrell Malacia is currently deputising for the injured Luke Shaw.
While Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Diogo Dalot are vying for the starting berth at right-back.
David de Gea's contract is set to expire at the end of the season, but shouldn't provide a distraction for the remaining matches.
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