6 players who will be crucial for Solskjaer against Tottenham Hotspur

Manchester United v AFC Bournemouth - Premier League
Manchester United v AFC Bournemouth - Premier League

#3 Anthony Martial

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Manchester United v AFC Bournemouth - Premier League
Manchester United v AFC Bournemouth - Premier League

Anthony Martial's unpredictability is his biggest asset. Currently United's joint top scorer, the Frenchman has been a consistent performer this season and has improved even further under Solskjaer. Martial is a vital part of the United front three and has made that left side his own this time. In fact, he has been so good that Sanchez has been relegated to a role from the bench.

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The Frenchman's combination with Luke Shaw has been fantastic as usual and those two have worked in tandem to give the opposition defense nightmares. One thing that Martial has added to his game under Solskjaer has been positional flexibility. He drifts inside from the left as usual, but now even pops up on the right side and runs the channels through the middle. Marking the Frenchman, as such, has become harder with each passing game. But Martial's most important improvement in recent times has been his confidence.

As a result of his new found confidence, his finishing has improved and there is clearly a change in attitude. He has also flourished under Solskjaer's tactics, which allows him to run at defenders without worry and he has formed a great partnership with Pogba and Rashford, which is a great sign for the future. On Sunday, Martial will be expected to keep the Tottenham fullbacks at bay and the opposition midfield busy, as the Frenchman continues to be a crucial part of Solskjaer's team.

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