Right Wing: Daniel James
Daniel James, with his pace and directness, has given a different dimension to Manchester United’s attack. Expected to play a utility role, the Welsh winger has surprised the entire Red Devils fraternity with his work rate and diligence.
After scoring three goals in first four league matches, James hit a barren spell, which is expected of a player in his debut campaign at a club where stakes are very high. However, former Swansea attacker has made up for lack of attacking output with his umpteen lung-bursting runs in the wide channels.
With Rashford back fit and roaring, James is expected to occupy the other flank until Sancho(or any other attacker) arrives in the forthcoming transfer market.
Central Attacking Midfield: Bruno Fernandes
With Manchester United season in dire straits, it was Bruno Fernandes whose arrival caused an upheaval which saw the Reds string together an 11-match unbeaten streak. In his five league games, the Portugal international has managed two goals and three assists.
Such is the impact of Bruno that there are faint shouts for him to capture the Player of the Season plaudit, despite arriving at the club in late January. The 25-year-old has displayed some exquisite playmaking skills and vociferous leadership- which seems to have raised the performances of every squad member.
There are sure some exciting moments ahead for the supporters if Pogba and Fernandes match the same wavelength on the pitch.
Left Wing: Marcus Rashford
Establishing himself as one of Europe’s most exciting forwards, Marcus Rashford has taken his game one step closer to the world-class ceiling. Thus far, the 22-year-old has racked up 19 goals and six assists across competitions this season.
With a stress-fracture threatening to cut Rashford’s season short, the COVID-19 lockdown pause ensured that England international can cross the 20-goal mark once the season resumes against Tottenham Hotspur.
Striker: Anthony Martial
Leading the attack for the first time in his Man United career, Anthony Martial has had a decent output-with 16 goals- this season, despite a visible inconsistency in his scoring numbers.
After letting go Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer put the goalscoring onus on the young and inexperienced shoulders of Martial and Rashford.
Despite being together in the squad for multiple campaigns, the duo was not operated together such that a striking relationship could be formed. However, the current coaching staff entrusted the pair to bear the brunt of goalscoring.
The pair showed a lot of promise when they played together, however untimely injuries hampered their progress this season. With Martial and Rashford being fit again, fans would be hoping to see some exciting attacking patterns once the football resumes for Man Utd on Friday.