Manchester United 4-1 Bournemouth: 5 Tactics from Solskjaer that won the game

Modified Dec 30, 2018 19:00 GMT

Manchester United v AFC Bournemouth - Premier League

#2 Rashford Unleashed

Marcus Rashford had been tipped to be the next big star at Old Trafford since he broke through from the youth ranks under Louis van Gaal. However, under the pessimistic guidance of Jose Mourinho, the youngster had gone backwards in recent times and had looked like a totally different player. He was low on confidence, had his game changed by the Portuguese and almost lost his ability to impact the games.

Solskjaer, like the perfect Manchester United manager, nurtured his young sensation back to full form and against Bournemouth, Rashford was unplayable at times. Some of the tricks and skills he unleashed on the poor defense was outrageous. He gave the game the perfect start, fooling Ake and Daniel and leaving them dead on their tracks in the 5th minute, and setting up the Pogba goal. He then got on the scoresheet right at the stroke of halftime, finishing well from a Martial cross.

The English youngster tormented the opposition and entertained the Old Trafford faithful right until the 70th minute, when he was replaced by Romelu Lukaku. By then, Rashford had ensured that United ended the night with all 3 points.

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