Premier League 2019/20: Bournemouth 1-0 Manchester United: 5 talking points as the Red Devils lose at the Vitality Stadium

#3 Anthony Martial’s impact

AFC Bournemouth v Manchester United - Premier League

It’s about time people started to recognise the brilliance of Anthony Martial. The Frenchman is one of the most talented youngsters in world football, but he hasn’t often been able to show that at Old Trafford.

However, United fans don’t seem to understand how influential he is to the squad, and here’s one stat to prove it. In the Premier League under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Manchester United have won 77% of the games Martial has started in, compared to a 28%-win ratio without him.

This is not to say that the 23-year-old scored a load of goals, but his presence and linkup play evidently brings out the best in those around him.

Today against Bournemouth, United looked more fluid on the counter, as Martial dropped in to play as a #10 at times. This movement gave Marcus Rashford more space to make runs in behind. It’s just a pity the rest of his team weren’t on the same wavelength.