Was the only attacker who had a good match. Turned it around after a lackluster first half.
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- Goals
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- Assists
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- Yellow cards
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He had bad first half but after the goal he was a constant threat with good movement and link up. Really good from Tony. If Pogba played him through one of those two times he burst through the midfield he probably would have scored again.
Seemed to be trotting every time he got the ball in the first half but improved in the second, the first touch and finish were class.
Why is the Martial v Rashford thread locked? Will we reopen it again when Rashford is back in form?
His right foot is ridiculous. I always expect him to score with it. 
His right foot is ridiculous. I always expect him to score with it.
Pure class
Some are truly devastated about this turn of events.
Once the game opened up he came alive, had Bardsley on toast! fantastic finish for his goal. Counter attacked really well, Pogba could have played him in a few times after a good run.
Yep, for his age is finishing with his second good is beyond excellent.
Needs to be more ruthless. Shoot more and he will score more. Glad he is getting to show to jose that he is a real deal.
So good. Should have had more had Pogba passed.
Well, the whole team was quite shite today but Martial was one of the better ones so decent performance I guess. Beautiful goal, got us the victory.
I laughed.
I think so too. I'd also like to see him take on player more often than he does now.
Yeah, I thought he could have been a bit more greedy today. He’s so good he could do even more damage with a bit of more selfishness
As good as he is, I need to remind myself he is a work in progress. Soon, we will need to tie him down to a long term contract.
Devastating 1v1. Probably would have had another had Pogba played the pass.
By far our best attacker today.
Yeah, I thought he could have been a bit more greedy today. He’s so good he could do even more damage with a bit of more selfishness
The difference between him and Rashford is that Martial tends to make the right decisions (he attempts passes), even if his execution is not always perfect.
Poor first half, brilliant second.
Good game again. Great finish and could have had more if he actually got the ball when he was open.
We should probably start thinking about extending his contract soon.
We should probably start thinking about extending his contract soon.
There's a vast difference in technical ability as well mind. Martial is a far superior talent.
It's all part of a conspiracy.
An ever-present threat today, everytime he picked up the ball around the box you got the feeling he would create something.
His game has really come on of late, almost as if the Sanchez rumours have spurred him on somewhat. Reagrdless I hope it continues.
His game has really come on of late, almost as if the Sanchez rumours have spurred him on somewhat. Reagrdless I hope it continues.
I disagree to be honest, he seems more clinical from outside of the box and more confident. The goal on Monday was something I've not seen from him before, it's a really difficult technique to take shot first time in such a controlled manner. The other two he's scored from outside the box this season were also situations where I believe he previously would have tried to get closer to the goal before shooting too.
Martial - Lukaku - Sanchez
Martial and Lukaku are consistently good. Mata is average most games, Lingard is either amazing or invisible, Rashford in abysmal form.
I believe Martial has cemented himself in this team. Well done.
Martial and Lukaku are consistently good. Mata is average most games, Lingard is either amazing or invisible, Rashford in abysmal form.
I believe Martial has cemented himself in this team. Well done.
He's scoring without playing particularly well. That's a great sign.
His finishing really is outstanding.
His finishing really is outstanding.
Love our Tony. Could of swore the shot was going to hit the crossbar and deflect out for a goal kick.
The finish is ridiculous. Bardsley and their keeper all anticipated it to be hit towards the far post.
Yes, you are right. Still, my point is that I’d rather him make good decisions than be too greedy.
Its almost like he has the opposite problem. He's always looking to get others involved, but with his finshing, pace, and dribbling ability he'd be scoring for fun if he was more selfish and confident.
Great post. Martial was in the same situation of Rashford, playing barely here and there. He managed to gain some confidence by doing little things right each game and step by step he's become one of our most important starters. Rashford should look at it as example and not focus solely on himself. Different mindset between the 2.
We are blessed to have Martial. We really are. As soon as he had sight of goal you just knew he was gonna win this for us.
This, pretty much.
Think he'd have bagged a few more if we'd give him the ball on the counter, 1 Vs 1 he had Beardsley's number big time. Hopefully they won't triple up on him if we get Sanchez.
He really needs to be more selfish and ruthless. Cuz, he has got it in him to reach the elite class levels. This is a problem with him whenever he has scored a goal. He becomes content with it and tends to create chances for otheres rather than going for the kill himself. Anthony needs to come out of his shell, because he really has the talent in him to be in top 5 players in the world.
On another note, Pogba was extremely poor today, almost everything went wrong for him. Jose needs to get rid of this complacency in Pogba. This is what is holding him back from overcoming KDB levels. Tighten up his play, decision making, more selfless play and he will overcome KDB.
On another note, Pogba was extremely poor today, almost everything went wrong for him. Jose needs to get rid of this complacency in Pogba. This is what is holding him back from overcoming KDB levels. Tighten up his play, decision making, more selfless play and he will overcome KDB.
One thing is sure he will be one of the 5 best strikers in world football I just hope it will be here. He would be perfect to replace Benzema at Madrid.
Today made me earn for somebody like Sanchez on the right.
The first half was basically 'give to to Pogba and Martial' and do sod all. Mata and Lingard, in particular, just passed the buck. Martial was regularly double marked and found it difficult.
If and when Sanchez does arrive, hopefully teams will have a similar threat to worry about down the right.
Only 7 goals/assists away from his G+A of his first season.
The time will come, but he is not there yet. I would rather he develop his killer passes and teamwork at this stage. And yeah, take his chances when he has a clear opportunity.
Sanchez plays his best football from the left, maybe try Martial up front for a while?
The kid has pretty much got everything you'd want from a talent of his age, in buckets. Think he's going to benefit the most from being around Sanchez on the training ground.
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