Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer heaps praises on Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford
Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial continued with their brilliant form and helped Manchester United win on Thursday against Crystal Palace.
Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial continued with their brilliant form and helped Manchester United win on Thursday against Crystal Palace.
Van Persie had scored Manchester United's last hat-trick during Alex Ferguson's last season and Martial now becomes the first player to net three goals
United on Friday confirmed the signing of Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Clube de Portugal. The Portuguese put pen to paper on a five-and-a-half-year contract, with an option to extend for a further year.
At 22 years of age, Rashford became the third-youngest player to make 200 appearances for the club and opened the scoring in the first half by converting Juan Mata's assist to a goal.
Riding on goals from Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford on Saturday night, Manchester United eased past Burnley with a 2-0 scoreline.
During the recently concluded summer transfer window, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer showcased his remarkable faith on his two attackers.
In terms of ball possession, pass accuracy and shots on target, Chelsea led the chart but United just inched them to turn the match into a one-sided affair.
"I know the club want them to sign, of course, because they are top quality players," said Solskjaer.
Manchester United's decision to sack Jose Mourinho brought an abrupt end to his troubled reign but the fallout at Old Trafford will linger for months to come.
United's current number 11 also revealed he was inspired by Brazilian World Cup winners Ronaldinho and Ronaldo.
