3 reasons why Romelu Lukaku has hit a purple patch for United in recent matches

#3 Forming a good partnership with Rashford

Rashford has been a revelation for United this season, and has 11 goals and 8 assists for them so far. He has also formed a great attacking partnership with Lukaku in recent matches, which has helped United a great deal.

Rashford has also worked very hard in the final third, and consistently moved to the flanks to deliver crosses to the opposition penalty box. As a result, Lukaku has received a lot of balls in and around the opposition penalty box, and has utilised them to the fullest extent. United have switched to a 4-4-2 at times, with Lukaku and Rashford as their two forwards.

Lukaku's quick movement and shooting prowess have allowed him to get the better of the opposition defenders, and score with ease. He has been very good in the air, and scored some goals with headers too. United have been able to score in 21 consecutive away matches now, and Lukaku has played his part in that extraordinary streak.

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