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Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has three struggling players after Wolves draw
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer saw his side draw 0-0 with Wolves in their Premier League clash on Saturday.
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was left feeling rueful after his side’s goalless draw with Wolves on Saturday night. After Chelsea dropped points at Leicester, it was the perfect chance for the Red Devils to make up ground. However, they ended up failing to capitalise on their rivals’ slip-up.
It wasn’t for a lack of trying. United were the better side against Wolves but, unlike the FA Cup clash between the two sides in January, couldn’t find the net.
Bruno Fernandes was impressive, slotting into the side with ease following his arrival from Sporting Lisbon.
Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof stood out, too, while Fred continued his resurgence with a slick showing in the middle of the park.
However, three United players disappointed against Wolves and have been struggling, now, for some time.
Express Sport takes a look at the trio who, in recent weeks, have left much to be desired.
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Anthony Martial
Anthony Martial and Raul Jimenez gave two contrasting performances at Old Trafford.
The Wolves star was a threat, testing David De Gea on occasions and giving Lindelof and Maguire a tough afternoon.
Martial, however, toiled.
He was given the No 9 shirt at the start of the campaign but has now managed just two goals from his last nine matches across all competitions.
The France international has talent but not the ruthless streak that United want, hence why they’ve now landed Odion Ighalo.
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Andreas Pereira
Simply not good enough.
The United star has been given plenty of opportunities this season following the exits of Ander Herrera and Marouane Fellaini last year.
But the Brazil international made little impact throughout the game at Old Trafford.
His poor display actually saw Fernandes take on more responsibility than the Portugal international needed.
And if Andreas Pereira continues to struggle, a summer exit may be on the cards.
Daniel James
At the start of the season, Daniel James was impressive.
The United star was scoring for fun and looked as if he’d seamlessly adjusted to life at Old Trafford.
But that positive form is now a thing of the past.
The Wales international looks jaded and in need of a rest, having spent the last couple of months failing to deliver.
He was never meant to play this many games - something Solskjaer has admitted - and the club need to find a way to help him rediscover his mojo.