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Aug112020 by JBNo Comments

Paul Scholes aims dig at Mourinho over Anthony Martial

Premier League

Bruno Fernandes was Manchester United’s match winner with a penalty to send the Red devils into the Europa League semi-finals – but Martial was the star of the game against Copenhagen on Monday. Martial will be disappointed not to have a goal, he was a good against Copenhagen but the keeper Karl-Johan Johnsson denied him several times in the clash. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); There has also been debate surrounding Martial’s best position at Old Trafford with both Van Gaal and Mourinho playing him out wide, often to accommodate for the club’s other attacking talent. However, Scholes says Martial has proven that he’s capable of being a No.9 and sang his praises after United booked their place in the semi-final. ‘I like him, I’ve always liked h...

Jul102020 by JBNo Comments

Carragher tells United to sign a world-class player to replace Anthony Martial

Premier League

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has persuaded Manchester United to sign a ‘world-class player’ to replace Anthony Martial, who he believes cannot lead the club to a Premier League title. The Red devils have been on a good run since the campaign return and they defeated Aston Villa on Thursday to ensure they are still in the fight for next season's champions League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Anthony Martial has endured a mixed spell at United after his £36m transfer from Monaco in 2015, scoring 68 goals but also being out of the team at some point. Manchester United’s recent form has raised hope of a possible title challenge from Solskjaer’s team next campaign but Carragher doubts Martial can help them to the title and claims they must sign anothe...

Jun302020 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer warns Anthony Martial he could be replaced in transfer window

Premier League

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has warned Anthony Martial that they are plenty of players that would gladly replace him as the Red Devils’ centre forward. Martial was moved to the centre from the left-wing to become the club’s focal point after Romelu Lukaku’s exit last summer. Ajax confirm Man Utd target Van de Beek has made transfer agreement Barcelona star set to join Man Utd after confirming exit on Instagram The France international has been in good form so far, scoring 19 times in 37 games for the club in what is his best scoring season at United. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Solskjaer concedes he’s delighted with the progress of Martial and says he has listened to his advice, majorly when it comes to scoring around the six-yard box. However, ...

Jun242020 by JBNo Comments

Martial sets post-Ferguson record in victory against Sheffield

Premier League

Manchester United forward Anthony Martial scored the first Premier League hat-trick of the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era in the club's 3-0 win against Sheffield United. The France international scored the first hat-trick of his professional career as United recorded an impressive victory against the Blades at Old Trafford. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); While Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored a hat-trick in the Europa League against St Etienne in 2017, no Red devils player has scored a Premier League hat-trick in the last seven years. In fact, the last hat-trick came in 2013 when Manchester United sealed their 20th league title under Alex Ferguson and Van Persie scored a hat-trick against Aston Villa. Martial scored early on in the game after converting Rashfo...

Mar92020 by JBNo Comments

Giggs criticises Anthony Martial after Man Utd’s victory against Man City

Premier League

Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs criticised Anthony Martial after the Red Devils’ 2-0 victory against Manchester City at the theatre of dreams. The France international opened the scoring when he latched onto a clever free-kick from Bruno Fernandes to score the first goal of the game. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Martial has often been criticised for his laziness and Giggs slammed the forward in December by calling him ‘lethargic’ and saying he should be dropped for Mason Greenwood. The Frenchman is clearly trying to work on other areas of his game and that was evident in the second half when he closed down a bad touch from Ederson. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The City goalie allowed the ball to slip under hi...

Feb122020 by JBNo Comments

Anthony Martial hits out at Mourinho criticism during time at Man Utd

Premier League

Anthony Martial has revealed his frustration over being publicly criticised by former boss Jose Mourinho when he was still in charge of Manchester United. Mourinho was brought in to replace Louis van Gaal in the Old Trafford hot seat a little under four years ago, and he immediately set about stamping his own mark on the team. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Martial enjoyed a key role under the Portuguese initially, but he fell out of favour and finished the 2016-17 season with just 18 Premier League starts to his name. Romelu Lukaku's arrival in Manchester ensured Martial remained out of action the following season, which saw the team finish runners up in the Premier League behind Manchester City. Mourinho was eventually sacked in December 2...

Dec282019 by JBNo Comments

Anthony Martial’s wife reveals how Jose Mourinho ‘injustice’ left him ‘suffering’ at United

Premier League

Anthony Martial’s wife has revealed the Manchester United forward was left ‘suffering’ during Jose Mourinho’s time at Old Trafford and admitted she felt ‘trapped’ due to what she perceived to be ‘injustice’ directed towards her husband. Mourinho, who now coaches Tottenham, was reportedly keen to sell the Frenchman while in charge of Manchester United, but a transfer move was blocked by executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Portuguese manager, who has previously coached Chelsea and Real Madrid, was sacked by Manchester United chiefs and Martial has been restored to the starting eleven under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, scoring eight goals in 15 starts this campaign. But his wife, Melanie Martial Da Cruz, has lifted the l...

Aug262019 by JBNo Comments

REVEALED: The two reasons Mourinho wanted to sell Anthony Martial before he was sacked

Premier League, Sports

Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho wanted to sell Anthony Martial because he thought the French winger was "mentally weak" and was too sulky. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mourinho was desperate to dump Martial and replace him with Inter Milan player Ivan Perisic during his tenure at the theatre of dreams. But Ed Woodward stepped in to demand that the Frenchman stayed at the club, with the forward seen as a important future player for United. Anthony Martial joined United in 2015 when he became the most expensive teenager in history as the club parted with £50million for the then Monaco wonder kid. He scored 17 goals in 49 matches under Louis van Gaal in his debut season at Old Trafford to become a quick hero, but only bagged 31 times i...

Jun182019 by JBNo Comments

West Ham demand Man Utd star Anthony Martial in deal for Issa Diop

Premier League, Transfer Info

West Ham United want Manchester United‘s forward Anthony Martial in exchange for Issa Diop, if any deal is to be done for the defender. The Manchester United board have investigated the possibility of completing a deal for the 22-year-old, but West Ham have so far shown no willingness to sell the centre-back. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, Manchester United would rather not lose 23-year-old Martial - but with defensive reinforcements a major priority for Ole Solskjaer, may be tempted to do a deal. In initial talks, however, the London club have indicated that they may be willing to do business if Martial comes the other way. The France international has had an inconsistent spell at Old Trafford since signing in 2015, and there has been a de...

May72019 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer ready to kick Anthony Martial out of Man United for poor attitude in training

Premier League, Transfer Info

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is ready to boot Anthony Martial out of Manchester United due to his bad attitude in training. The Manchester United manager admitted after Sunday’s disappointing 1-1 draw at relegated Huddersfield that people might have seen the last of some certain players. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Martial was not in the squad and now United are now ready listen to offers for the France international. The Red Devils signed a 19-year-old Martial from Monaco in 2015 in a world record deal for a teenager worth £36m rising to £57.6m based on add-ons. But the forward angered fans with his sloppy keepy-uppy warm up before the last home match against Chelsea. TheSun claims that a similar poor attitude in training has enraged Solskjaer. H...