Martial enhances case to be United’s best-value buy of post-Ferguson era | Jonathan Wilson


The £36m Frenchman seems to have bypassed the obstacle that is Alexis Sánchez and finally seems to be listening to the powers that be at Old Trafford

Whether the comeback against Newcastle United turned around Manchester United’s season remains to be seen but it certainly woke up Anthony Martial. His goal in that game was the first in the league since January – since Alexis Sánchez joined the club. He followed it with two against Chelsea plus a match‑winning performance here that included winning a penalty and scoring a sumptuous goal.

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