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Erik ten Hag wants more from four Manchester United players

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There are two ways of looking at Manchester United's win over Brentford. It was either an impressive return to winning ways by grinding out a gritty three points or a concern that they were largely unconvincing against lacklustre opposition.

United's problem is that they are not great goal scorers. The positive, though, is that they do have at least one great goal scorer in their side this season.

Marcus Rashford has relished the responsibility of leading the United attack under Erik ten Hag, but the side has now become so reliant on his output that unless he scores, it is hard to see a goal coming from anywhere else. Read next: Martinez lifts lid on players' private meeting after Newcastle loss That was the case again in the win over Brentford, as Rashford rifled in from close range after a clever lay-off from Marcel Sabitzer, as a rare moment of attacking quality was rewarded.

It took Rashford's tally to 28 for the season across all competitions, an incredible individual feat only further amplified by the lack of goals elsewhere in the squad.

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