After five games without a goal from open play, Manchester United may need to dig deep for inspiration when Chelsea visit Old Trafford in Sunday’s crucial Premier League clash.
Paul Pogba’s double from the penalty spot against West Ham are the only goals Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men have scored in five fixtures, drawing blanks in each of the last three.
Indeed, Romelu Lukaku has gone eight games since he last found the net in the memorable 3-1 Champions League victory over PSG, although he remains bet365’s 5/1 (6.00) favourite to open the scoring against his former club, and priced at 6/4 (2.50) to strike anytime.
Getty ImagesMarcus Rashford’s own barren run now extends to five fixtures, with odds of 13/8 (2.63) available on him returning to form at the best possible moment in this must-win clash.
In fact, Pogba’s responsibilities from the penalty spot probably make him the Red Devils’ best value bet at 5/2 (3.50) anytime, with the Frenchman leading the league goal-scoring charts for his side with 13 goals.
Despite his reasonably prolific form this campaign, Pogba’s inclusion in the PFA Team of the Year raised a few eyebrows - particularly given Eden Hazard’s omission.
The in-form attacker looks more likely than anyone to get the ball rolling considering he has already equalled his most productive Premier League season with 16 goals so far, and is a solid 5/1 (6.00) first goalscorer or 6/4 (2.50) anytime option.
The Belgium international has certainly made up for the lack of convincing striker in Maurizio Sarri’s squad, with Gonzalo Higuain not providing much temptation at 13/8 (2.63) anytime odds given his only four goals for the club have come against teams in the bottom six.
Olivier Giroud has struck just twice in the league after mainly being used as a substitute, and therefore also doesn’t look particularly convincing at his 15/8 (2.88) anytime price.
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Hazard to score anytime for a 1pt stake at 6/4 (2.50) with bet365