A wobbling Manchester United may well be without Marcus Rashford for tomorrow's Premier League clash with Wolves.
The forward is a major doubt with a leg injury and looks set to miss a crucial game in the race for the top four. Erik ten Hag's side have lost their last two games and seen what looked a comfortable advantage to fifth cut to a solitary point.
Liverpool have stormed into contention in recent weeks and although United have the advantage, as well as a game in hand, they are now embroiled in a race to the line few expected a matter of weeks ago. The visit of Wolves presents an opportunity to return to winning ways and United's strong home record and having three Old Trafford fixtures in their final four games offer reason for optimism.
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But the absence of Rashford would leave a huge hole in the side. He has been front and centre for United this season.
He's thundered 29 goals in all competitions for the Reds this season and although he has only scored three in the last 12 games, he's been the main attacking threat. The remainder of the frontline has struggled for consistency and there is no better time for someone to step up to the plate than this weekend. We take a look at four players who might do just that.
Antony
The mercurial winger has had his moments this season but is still developing in his first Premier League campaign. He's scored four league goals but you sense there is more to come. The Brazil international has undoubted talent but to take his game to the next level he needs to find a clinical edge and consistency.
Jadon Sancho
The 23-year-old has showed in Germany what an attacking talent he can be but has struggled to replicate that since his move to United. Having overcome personal issues to return to the fold, he has started 17 league games this term, he still hasn't quite found his feet. The England man is a creative force when at his best and a record of better than a goal every other game for Dortmund is evidence of his scoring ability.
Anthony Martial
An enigma. His minutes-to-goals ratio stands up well but his body often doesn't. Undone by injuries time and again he hasn't had a consistent run in the side under Ten Hag. Another who has the talent to prove a match winner but, with question marks over his future past the summer, now is the time to start showcasing it on the pitch.
Wout Weghorst
Ah, Wout. The Dutchman must have thought his Christmases had all come at once when United swooped for him in January. He flopped at Burnley last season, scoring just twice, and has yet to get off the mark in the league for the Reds. His work-rate can't be questioned but he hasn't yet shown he belongs at this level. There is no better time to break his Premier League duck.
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