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Manchester United have seen a difficult time ever since the retirement of the great Sir Alex Ferguson. Quite a few managers have come in but none of them have been able to maintain their position for different reasons.
Current Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has had a considerable amount of time at the club and results are expected of him now. That being said, things haven't been going his way so far.
Certain Manchester United players need to be more consistent
Solskjaer has struggled with some of his tactics and on-field decisions but a lot of it also comes down to the players. While the likes of Bruno Fernandes, David De Gea, Cristiano Ronaldo and others have stepped up, some haven't shown the same consistency.
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Some Manchester United players have looked lethargic at times, which hasn't helped Solskjaer's cause. If that changes, it can help United in a big way. On that note, let's take a look at five Manchester United players who should stop being so inconsistent:
#5 Anthony Martial
The Frenchman was signed from AS Monaco in the summer of 2015. He was signed to play under then Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal. Anthony Martial was very impressive in his Monaco days, resembling similar to what Thierry Henry did with the French club.
This obviously raised a lot of expectations from him and he has now been with Manchester United for more than six seasons. During this period, Martial has had some ups and downs but slowly he's running out of favor with the Red Devils.
The French winger started impressively but faded off with frequent changes in management. Martial had a solid 2019-20 season scoring 17 goals in the Premier League. The Manchester United forward has since lost his way and form and this is not the first time it has happened with the former Monaco winger.
With the challenge possessed in the Premier League, a certain consistency is required and with the way things are right now, Martial might soon be out of the club soon.
#4 Fred
If there's one Manchester United player who's been slaughtered among the fans, it's Fred. The Brazilian joined the Premier League club in 2018 from Shakhtar Donetsk.
While it looked like a promising signing then, it hasn't gone as per plan for both Fred and Manchester United. The central midfielder has provided a good work-rate and energy but has struggled with his positioning and being productive in attack.
Fred has been caught making silly mistakes time and again, making the United fans lose patience with him. His partnership with Scott McTominay has been helpful for the Red Devils but with none of them being terrific playmakers, Manchester United are sometimes stuck with a lack of creativity.
This season will be defining for Fred's future and it is likely that if Solskjaer is sacked, the Brazilian might run out of favor at United.
#3 Jesse Lingard
Manchester United have had some stunning players come through their academy and Jesse Lingard is one of them. Over time, the Englishman was expected to achieve big things in his career but he struggled with injuries and poor form.
The English midfielder went on multiple loan spells, with the best being at West Ham United last season. With the Hammers, Jesse Lingard scored nine times in 16 appearances. That's the thing about him, when on song, he's a wonderful player but the problem lies with his consistency.
His inconsistency is the very reason he's not a regular starter for Manchester United. The 28-year old will be looking to capitalize on the opportunities he is given this season. Failing to do so will almost definitely result in his departure in 2022.
#2 Luke Shaw
The English left-back had a memorable time last season capped off by his exploits with the England national team at Euro 2020. Having come from such good form, Luke Shaw hasn't looked the same player this season.
This is a scenario that we have previously witnessed with the Englishman. Shaw hasn't had that continuous spell of good games on a regular basis and even if it has happened, the duration of it hasn't been long. Since becoming one of the best left-backs last season, the former Southampton defender has been quite vulnerable this term.
Manchester United will be counting on Shaw to be more consistent, especially with his defending. He has been caught out of his position quite frequently and it has to stop if United are to concede fewer goals.
#1 Paul Pogba
There are very few players in the Premier League who are as graceful and talented as Paul Pogba. The Manchester United midfielder has all the tools to become one of the best midfielders in the world.
He has the passing range, vision and the technical ability to create goals out of nothing. At Manchester United, though, the Frenchman has struggled to find a continuous rhythm to his game. It has to do with the tactics too but more so because of his inconsistent form.
Pogba can be one of the best players in a match and the next match, he can end up being one of the most non-influential players on the pitch. It is very inexplicable but that has been the case more often than not. While it seemed like Pogba would return to his best form this season after an explosive start with Manchester United, he was sent off against Liverpool in the last game,
