Premier League: Two horses in race for title as Arsenal, Man City both win
Arsenal survived a late comeback from Tottenham to win 3-2 away to its neighbour after it had stormed into a 3-0 first-half lead.
It will be a cracker of a game when Premier League giants Manchester United lock horns with Liverpool this Sunday. A lot will be at stake in the match, especially for the Old Trafford based club who are just two points above the relegation zone at the moment. Amid these circumstances, one former Manchester United great has picked a rather surprising player who can help Manchester United change their Premier League fortunes with a win against unbeaten Liverpool.
Darren Fletcher has claimed that Marcus Rashford can prove to be the match winner when is former team United are up against Liverpool.
“I think Daniel James has been a breath of fresh air and Scott McTominay has come to the fore and drives the team forward. Probably Marcus Rashford [is the match-winner in the side],” said Fletcher as quoted by Manchester Evening news.
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“I think he is feeling the pressure of that a little bit this season, you want to say to him ‘relax, don’t try too hard’. We want him to try, obviously, but it’s a case of not trying too hard – wait for your opportunities.
“I think for Marcus Rashford, like Manchester United, it could be the game that kick-starts the season. He’s a real talisman and the goals and performances are in him, all it takes is something to click,” he added.
Fletcher also backed Paul Pogba and said that Pogba puts up strong performances even when match situations are difficult.
“People probably expect too much from him but if you look at the stats he always delivers and makes things happen.
“That’s probably where the criticism comes because he always tries things. Great Manchester United players have always done that, they’ve never gone simple or safe. Paul is maybe trying a little bit too hard.
“It’s a massive blow but also an opportunity for someone else to step up,” he concluded.
The Red Devils will be up against Liverpool on Sunday and a loss against Liverpool could send them into the relegation zone and could even cost manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer his job.
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