Manchester United 2-1 AFC Bournemouth: 5 Talking Points & Analysis

#1 Manchester United’s Golden Boys turn up yet again

The duo was responsible for United's comeback at Stamford Bridge too

There is something refreshing, imminently beautiful when you talk about Anthony Martial in a red shirt. The introverted character who according to common opinion failed to gel well with Mourinho has been a saving grace, a lightning beam in deep darkness for United.

The sheer nonchalance with which he dribbles past defenders, the silky touch he controls the ball with and the wicked drop of a shoulder has become reminiscent with the Frenchman. Though his progress was stalled post-Sanchez’s arrival, Martial has now shown what he could do if he is trusted over a long run of games through his favoured position.

There are few better finishers that the 22-year-old in the Premiership and the vast variety and versatility of the range of finishes that he produces is simply pleasant to the eye. He is capable of curling the ball from the edge of a box filled with defenders and then producing a simple, deft tap-in with his weaker foot when required.

Martial has scored in four consecutive Premier League matches for the first time in his United career and one could only hope that he continues this form so that United’s ongoing season attains some stability. If Martial is the definition of grace, then Rashford seems to be the sheer personification of rugged, strong mentality which his manager adheres. He hasn’t had the best of start to the season, after already having served a three-match suspension for a headbutt on Phil Bardsley.

However, after coming on the pitch in the second half, Rashford made it clear that he was going to try his best to win the game for United. He dropped deep to create space and terrorize the opposition’s backline by directly running at them.

The recently turned 21-year-old missed a glorious opportunity through a free-kick from Young but he kept on going and finally scored the winning goal in the 92nd minute. Rashford has always seemed to thrive on confidence and a consistent run of games, pretty much like Martial.

Though he needs to make subtle improvements in his overall gameplay, it is visible from his rigid mentality and desire to improve and prove others wrong that he would achieve the level that he is destined to in the coming years. For now, this goal could arguably work wonders for his confidence.