So I rewatched all the goals from last year here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvSQFUUiqJQ

Just recently starting following this board so sorry if this is shit, but besides the Pogba news it's slow and the seasons almost upon us and I'm PUMPED!

Here are a few thoughts I had about who should play coming in to this year. I realize these are just highlights of goals but I feel playstyle and coaching last year may have shrouded some talent on the squad. Feel free to watch and give your own feedback.

TL:DR; Martial beast. Mata good. Rooney scores. Memphis close. Hopeful for Shaw. Need MF, CB, RB Maybe? Attacking players were fine.

1. Martial is pure and utter class. Scorer/Playmaker. Must be on the field.

2. Mata is great in the middle. I would love to see what he can do behind Zlatan up front. At first I was ready to let him go, despite him being an awesome dude. Now I've changed my mind, I hope we keep him.

3. Mou hit the nail on the head. Rooney still has the nose for goal. He's not as effective running with the ball but when he's in front of net he's deadly and can play a man in on goal. I know it won't happen but him and Rashford as a pair could be interesting. I'm not so sure Zlatan comes in and is better than him in the BPL right away. Scary to think Rashford could be our best option. Not hating on Zlatan, just need to see how he does first.

4. I think we were fine up front, we need a midfield. I think that's where we struggled last year along with CB and LB (Shaw). If we shore those up and change style of play I think we can win quite a few games. Of course, you don't decline Zlatan on the free but I don't think he was a huge need. We have guys who put the ball in the net we just people to get it there.

5. Memphis is^thisclose. He has talent. I think he suffered the most last year from our style. He's great playing with speed and space and there was none. I remember countless times him running toward/right into our own players. The few moments there was space, he created. Another year under his belt and a little more dedication, who knows.

6. I really hope Shaw comes back in his early-season form from last year. If he doesn't get injured I'm not 100% sure LVG gets sacked. (For better or worse) I forgot how well he and Memphis seemed to gell last year.

7. We would lack speed but Rooney and Zlatan with Mata behind would score goals IMO. Of course that leaves Martial out/defending more which cannot happen.