3 changes Manchester United need to make in their starting lineup

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Sanchez and Martial

#2 Anthony Martial for Alexis Sanchez

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Time for Tony Martial to get back into the starting XI

Alexis Sanchez has not been among the goals but he the fact that he has improved in a United shirt is there for all to see. However, his failure to link up with Lukaku and disturbing inability to leave defenders for dead in the final third is clawing United back.

The tough love that Mourinho showed Luke Shaw worked wonders and the same seems to be happening in the case of Anthony Martial. Against Young Boys in the Champions League and against Derby County in the Carabao Cup (the two recent matches that Martial has started), he has shown a lot of promise.

Martial's close control that gives defenders nightmares is helping United cause havoc in the opposition's defensive third and if United's conversion rate in front of goal was better, the Frenchman's stats would look a lot better.

He is not afraid to take on defenders and his quick turn of pace and ability to slalom past defenders in addition to the fact that he plays much better with Pogba and Lukaku make this a no-brainer.

The 22-year-old who had a spectacular debut season at Old Trafford looks to be regaining the confidence that made him such a menacing presence down the left flank. He needs a steady run of games and like it was afforded to Sanchez so far, it should be given to Martial as well.

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