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Man Utd have three players with point to prove after Everton Premier League draw
Manchester United and Everton played out a 1-1 draw on Sunday.
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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer avoided a repeat of last season’s battering to Everton on Sunday. But that doesn’t mean he should be entirely content with his side’s performance at Goodison Park.
Manchester United went into the game against Everton knowing victory would move them to within just a point of fourth-placed Chelsea.
But that didn’t happen, with the Red Devils instead forced to settle for a point instead.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin gave Everton an early lead, with the 22-year-old capitalising on a mistake by David De Gea to score.
Bruno Fernandes then came to United’s rescue, scoring to restore parity.
Express Sport now takes a look at the three Red Devils players who have a point to prove after Sunday’s crunch showdown.
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David De Gea
Solskjaer defended De Gea to the hilt after the game at Goodison.
But while the Spain international has been consistent in recent times, Sunday was another match where he dropped a clanger.
De Gea has now made seven mistakes leading goals in the Premier League this season - the joint-highest in the top flight.
And with Dean Henderson shining over at Sheffield United, the 29-year-old must now bounce back.
De Gea needs to get good again and then stay good. If not, Henderson could take his No 1 jersey next season.
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Anthony Martial
Anthony Martial has improved considerably for United of late.
But for every bright game the France international seems to have a similarly disappointing one.
Martial was unable to produce anything against Everton, showing the weaker side to his game.
He just appeared out of ideas and out of sync with his team-mates, playing on the left wing.
And he now needs to step up and get back on the goal trail.
Mason Greenwood
There’s no denying that Mason Greenwood possesses talent in abundance.
But the game at Goodison was another example of why he isn’t ready to start week in, week out just yet.
The teenager, like Martial, looked bereft of ideas.
He needs to make the most of when he’s given starting opportunities, which has been pretty often this season.
Greenwood needs to achieve consistency and prove that he deserves to be in the same bracket as other players his age.