He played with intensity today and was a real threat. His close control and link up with the rest was superb at times. Really happy for him..
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Excellent today, his goal was a superb piece of team play and his all round game was very good, I also don't see an issue with him and Rashford playing together if we develop a fluid front 3 system as opposed to one that requires a rigid #9 target.
Martial has had loads of brilliant games under Mourinho and Van Gaal, so we all know his potential, but today he seemed different. It's only 1 game but he seemed way more purposeful and had that intensity that usually is lacking that we all say he needs. Even during his class games in the past he lacked it. Today he just always seemed to be on it. Would hold his width, and went with purpose every time he got it. Showed great movement on and off the ball.
Could be the catalyst for him to actually make the transition to the next step and be a top, top player, because that's exactly what he looked like today. Didn't look like a young player with great potential, just looked a great player. Hope he builds off it and keeps it up.
Could be the catalyst for him to actually make the transition to the next step and be a top, top player, because that's exactly what he looked like today. Didn't look like a young player with great potential, just looked a great player. Hope he builds off it and keeps it up.
So glad Mourinho didn't manage to force him out or swap him for fecking Willian
Quality player and he's only going to get better.
And to think someone convinced us he and Rashford were wingers and couldn't start together.
His close dribbling is just a joy to watch.
Defenders just shat themselves looking at him coming at full speed.
This guy should be our main guy for the next 10 years.
Defenders just shat themselves looking at him coming at full speed.
This guy should be our main guy for the next 10 years.
Only absolute wankers and completely clueless cnuts (i.e. Mourinho) slagged this lad off and wanted him sold. Will end up one of the best players in the world and one of our top goal scorers of all time. Only needs to be picked.
Pogba still has a long contract, but if I had to guess I wouldn‘t assume that Martial will be at Utd next season.
His form will attract many top clubs coming for him and his contract situation will mean that many clubs will hope to get him on a bargain price (lower than 80m).
Can see PSG, Real, Barca, Bayern and Juve as possible destinations
Looked like first season Martial who had ice cold composure in front of goal and great footwork to go with it.
Long may it continue.
Long may it continue.
Nonsense.
He and Rashford would be much further along their development if not hampered by Mourinho and the signings of Lukaku/Sanchez.
Martial is comfortably the best forward we have. He and Pogba should always play and keep them on the same side of the pitch.
remember this kid embarrassing Van Dijk as a,19/20 year old - he's not a,winger or wide player and the sooner we get specialist players in the better
our last true wide player was Nani which is ridiculous
our last true wide player was Nani which is ridiculous
Just like Pogba, Rashford, Lingard, Martial didn't stick to one position. He moved to centre, right side and also played as LW. This is how we should be playing. Also it was so good to see everyone wanted to play short and quick passes and tried to play lot of one twos.
Jose really wasted 2 years of his career. Thak God we didn't sell him for Peresic or Willian.
Jose really wasted 2 years of his career. Thak God we didn't sell him for Peresic or Willian.
He's a proper player let's hope he gets a solid run of games!
Has to be a contender for PFA Young Player of The Year if he continues his form.
Shame his development was hindered for the past 2 and a half years. One worrying thing is his contract, because every big club knows he can be a special player.
Just had a quick look at the top scorers list to see where Martial was, and I came across a ridiculous stat.
Martial's scored 8 goals in just 14 shots. Compare that to Salah scoring 11 goals in 47 shots, or Aubameyang scoring 12 goals in 34 shots.
And of any player that's scored more than 5 goals, he's the only one to get 80%+ of his shots on target. Such a clinical finisher.
He really comes alive when we play one touch football around the box too, more than anyone else in the team. He's pretty bad at making direct runs in behind but he picks up some really clever spaces when he's involved in the build-up.
Martial's scored 8 goals in just 14 shots. Compare that to Salah scoring 11 goals in 47 shots, or Aubameyang scoring 12 goals in 34 shots.
And of any player that's scored more than 5 goals, he's the only one to get 80%+ of his shots on target. Such a clinical finisher.
He really comes alive when we play one touch football around the box too, more than anyone else in the team. He's pretty bad at making direct runs in behind but he picks up some really clever spaces when he's involved in the build-up.
Get his contract sorted out....
Think its cause Martial pretty much never has speculative shots or shots from range. His only attempts tend to be those where hes in the box and has a chance to finish, otherwise he passes it. Would like him to be more selfish tbh as increasing how often he shoots will only improve his production, he doesnt need tmsuper high efficiency as nobody can keep that up.
Just sign that contract please. Build our team around him,Rashford,Pogba and DDG. Pay whatever is needed.
It's good to have dreams in life.
they have to get the contract situation sorted ASAP. He's almost doubled his goal production this season:
17-18: 9 goals in 30 league games (1.582 minutes - one goal per 175 min)
18-19: 8 goals in 14 league games (885 minutes - one goal per 110 min)
and that's despite us playing shite football for the majority of the season. It's amazing what he can do when he's used correctly and playing regularly. Can't risk losing that kind of talent, a new long-term contract has to be a priority for this club.
17-18: 9 goals in 30 league games (1.582 minutes - one goal per 175 min)
18-19: 8 goals in 14 league games (885 minutes - one goal per 110 min)
and that's despite us playing shite football for the majority of the season. It's amazing what he can do when he's used correctly and playing regularly. Can't risk losing that kind of talent, a new long-term contract has to be a priority for this club.
Pause at 1:40. Look at the way he creates so effortlessly for Rashford who clearly wasn't expecting it. Three defenders in the way but he still finds a way to dissect the pass. He has done this countless times since he first arrived under LVG. Yet we have some comments saying he doesn't create? The boy is so talented and now under an attacking manager we get to see it more. We're shaping up to be one of those teams that will punish you if you don't sit extra deep. Martial on the counter is going to be glorious!
I think being 23 before the season starts is actually the cut off. It’s farcical really, someone like Martial shouldn’t be allowed, he played 50 times for Monaco and has played more than 100 times for Utd.
Its because he is a clever player. Similar to hazard who wont take shots with a low probability of going in. However the difference between him and hazard is that he is a much better finisher.
Just think in less than 6 years he’ll be deemed as past it on the Caf! But considered a young person presently
Just think in less than 6 years he’ll be deemed as past it on the Caf! But considered a young person presently
I thought the Caf determined you were past it at 27, he’s only 4 years away!
It would be better to have a rookie of the year award, or breakthrough award. Too many players have been nominated for both the young player and main award in the recent past - the criteria should be re-evaluated.
Made a lot of runs or tried to take a defender down the outside yesterday which was something he never really did all that much under Jose so wonder if that was by instruction. Seemed to massively improve his game and it was great to see him further up the pitch in offensive areas instead of having to be back setting in to a defensive position.
It was great to see him grin and smile after the final whistle. Looks like he is finally enjoying his football again. Should be starting every game from now being the man in form and as he's abit behind in development
Who is his best mate at United? Pogba? Seems like everyone is best mates with Pogba
Who is his best mate at United? Pogba? Seems like everyone is best mates with Pogba
I think Martial is the better finisher while Hazard's close control is in a different level
Anyone noticed he's the 5th top goal scorer in the league currently ? It's now Auba 12, Kane and Salah 11, Sterling 9 and Martial 8. Only 4 goals away from the top, hopefully he pushes for it.
Stick him in the middle. You want your most technically gifted players in the middle and closer to the goal, he'd open up so much space for the likes of Lingard and Rashford outwide too. On top of that he's so fecking clinical.
A quality manager would've worked on his movement in the last few years, but they've been a right off under cnut-bag.
A quality manager would've worked on his movement in the last few years, but they've been a right off under cnut-bag.
Nah, Anthony's close control is not too shabby either. Him and Hazard are probably the ones with the best close control in the league, maybe ozil and Pogba too. Hazard is a far better passer, more creative, more agile, while Martial is a better finisher, has more power.
Yes, and Lukaku is pretty close as well. Imagine if we had a good season.
It was the same in his Golden Boy season with van Gaal - he had such a high conversation rate with his 16(?) goals. @KennyBurner’s comparison with Hazard isn’t a million miles off in terms of shooting - both are very low volume high percentage.
He played in his best position against cardiff , so did Rashford. Both should seal it until end of season unless Lukaku could offer more than what Rashford could. Only change i would make is to try Sanchez for Lingard.
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