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Manchester United will owe a lot to Casemiro if it goes on and finishes in the top four. After arriving from Real Madrid in the summer, the Brazilian was put into the side slowly but surely.
He started for the 13th time in 14 games for United and produced arguably his best performance yet against Forest, as the three points put them in fourth place.
Ten Hag had to field a makeshift centre-back pair of Raphael Varane, who had only just returned from holiday following his World Cup exploits with France, and left-back Luke Shaw due to the fact that he was sick.
The 30-year-old protected that duo superbly, dominating the right from the start of the game and helping to ensure Forest never got near the United goal.
He excelled in a defensive sense, snapping into tackles, and anticipating danger, but he was equally influential at the other end of the pitch, a reminder of his completeness.
He almost scored with a deft chip which forced a scrambling save from Forest goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey, and the pass to set up Fred's late goal was one of three chances he created.
It should come as no surprise. Casemiro is a five-time champion. The key for United is that he has been in the league so long. He has started 13 of the last 14 games. Their recent improvement is due to his role. Nick Wright is the nephew ofNick Wright.
Marcus Rashford scored his 10th goal of the season in Tuesday's win overNottingham Forest, doubling his tally from last season.
The 25-year-old forward looks a lot different than he was before. He has taken his game to a new level after being a shell of himself for a long time.
He has changed his mentality. He is becoming more ruthless because he wants to score different types of goals. The man looks hungry for goals.
He needs to reach Ten Hag's goal of 20 goals in the premier league. His manager is pushing him to improve.
He was so confident against Forest that it was obvious. His opening goal and assist to Anthony Martial's goal were pure instincts.
There is an enormous amount of responsibility on his shoulders now that he's out of the picture. The change of guard is signaled by it. He is the go-to man for the team.
He is the one who has to score the goals in a side that can't. The return of 23 for United is 10 less than the lowest scorer in the top four.
There aren't many options to support him through a busy calendar with United still competing on four fronts and Martial the only recognised senior strikers in the squad.
According to Ten Hag, United want to sign a forward in the transfer window next month, but seeingLiverpool agree a deal for PSV's Gakpo ahead of them points to trouble ahead.
According to reports, United have overspent in the summer. The owners need to keep their foot on the gas to take advantage of the momentum he has brought.
If they don't sign a forward, Marcus will have too much of a job on his hands to get United to the top four. Antony, Bruno, and Alejandro Garnacho helped.
The club needs to match its manager's ambition. There is a person named Zinny Boswell.
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Graham Potter's tendency to deploy players in unfamiliar and potentially unsuitable positions was a theme of the team's poor run of form prior to the World Cup break.
The head coach's line-ups became increasingly difficult to predict as he searched for solutions to his side's slump, with three players asking to do time at wing-back
After being given several weeks to work with his squad, Potter decided to go with a more conventional XI for the first game back and was rewarded with a more fluid and cohesive performance.
After being moved to left-back, Cucurella put in one of his better performances for the club.
Potter was rewarded for his selection by scoring in a match for the second time this season after being played as a No 8.
Potter won't be able to get carried away with the display, and a better side would have punished the Blues, but the three points could convince the head coach to stay. Shread is named Joe.
He looked like he had never left.
James made an impressive return to competitive action but it ended after 53 minutes because of a knee issue.
James had been key to the 2-0 lead, tormenting Bournemouth down their left side, and linking up perfectly with the man he was playing with. The right-back had a chance to score in the first half.
He was walking down the tunnel after suffering an issue in the same area as the one he had just solved.
James went off, and that's when the stutter started. Cesar Azpilicueta wasn't able to provide the same threat on the right. Potter's side held a commanding lead, but they will have a bigger problem if James is injured again. The man is David Richardson.
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There is no budget when it comes to the January transfer window, and the Cherries need reinforcements.
Given the London club's spending power, it's no surprise that Gary O'Neil's side lacks quality.
Bournemouth's survival hopes won't be decided by the results against the top teams, but supporters will hope the plan to add 4 to 5 more players comes to fruition in order to stay in the division.
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In the first half, Bournemouth were dominated down the left side of their defence by the two players in the picture. They improved in the second half but still couldn't break the hosts down, Dominic Solanke's goal coming in the final minute.
Bournemouth have lost five times in their last seven and O'Neil will take confidence from how his side didn't fall apart.
Foley will be watching in person when the Cherries play their first home game in seven weeks against Crystal Palace on Saturday. He will see for himself just how much work there is to do in the January market.
The man is David Richardson.
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