You're kind of taking my statement to its' extreme. Of course I didn't mean to imply it happens every time, but it happens a lot. He is our most effective left forward, and is operating on the only side we are capable of competently attacking due to lack of right wing. So naturally it means he's working in a congested zone, no?
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Probably, but it could also mean that we are over congesting that left zone on purpose because we are hoping for the other side full back to move up and try to cross or get the ball in the box.
Congested maybe but the point made was that he was been double and triple marked, a completely different thing altogether. Hate bullsh*t.
Our width on that side depends solely on the full back, none of whom have a good cross so it's more necessity than design I feel.
Bit pedantic, but apologies for causing such deep feelings.
Then how do you explain his high creativity stats then. He's usually the player who creates the most or among the best chance creator in the team alongside Pogba.
Pick any game and you'd usually find a proper chance created by Martial just on top of your head. He is indeed far more than goals and assists.
Threat + creativity alone makes him very valuable, something people seem to be ignoring.
It's not pedntic, it's just calling out utter drivel. The minute you start making rubbish up it discredits the rest of your what you say. (most of which was not made up)
In practical terms, whether a player works in a zone with 3 opposing players in it due to congestion, or if the 3 players happened to be in that zone due to being specifically designated to him, means exactly the same fecking thing in terms of how the situation plays out, what will be will be.
Of course he gets double (sometimes triple) teamed, are people watching the games or just the highlights and match report? 
It is what it is, the team have to work around it.
It is what it is, the team have to work around it.
Well, this discussion was based on one poster above saying that Sanchez should replace him in the lineup. Sanchez deserves a crack, but not at Martial or Rashfords expense. What Sanchez has achieved is irrelevant, what he has produced in a United shirt is what's important, and that's almost nothing.
And just touching on you're point above, that Martial isn't double and triple marked, I suggest you start watching our games (at least a little more closely).
Thanks guys, only cos I know I'm not fecking seeing things ffs
None of our players have achieved anything in the last 2 years. Wouldn't single out any one player for that.
Triple marked, I do chuckle when I read such nonsense. If this was true it would highlight a serious flaw in his movement as he would have to be running in to traffic otherwise we'd have 2 players free. (It's not though)
Im not going to bother commenting further on the marking debate. I dont think that is questionable at all.
To b honest, I don't know why I'm letting myself get drawn into this discussion. If you can't see that Martial has been significantly the better player than Sanchez in the last 18 months, I think we have fundamentally different views of football.
You don't understand. Sanchez competition isn't with Martial, nor are people worried because Martial might get threatened. Why? You only have to look at their performances in the last year in the same postion. Sanchez will be looked towards to fill the gap on the RW/RF or the false 9. Because that's where the room for improvement is and where the hole in our attack is. Trying to fix something that isn't broken is the mistake we already made last year and derailed our season. You want to make that mistake again?
You misunderstand my point. I don't think that, I'm saying that some Martial FC (though I hate that phrase) fans do and treat Sanchez horribly as a result. That is not on imo. As i stated in a post a bit above I hope both are great for us in the coming months, it's not a Martial v Sanchez thing, leave that for Goldbridge and his followers.
So what is the big announcement?
Nope ,stats shown that Sanchez actually created more chances per 90 minutes. He puts in quality through ball more often.
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Happy he got his goal at last.
Had a bit of a mare but there was no doubt he'd finish that chance.
Pointed at the badge to celebrate. Here's hoping. He has outrageous ability, just sometimes needs to remember this and drive at players like Ronnie used to. Finishing, dribbling, passing, vision- he really is stupidly talented. Also under Ole his running off the ball has definitely improved. Really need him to sign that contract.
Yeah lost the ball a lot and seemed like his timing was off but reacted well for the goal!
Glad he got his goal. Apart from that he was his usual dozy self. One of the few players Ole hasn't been able to wake up.
Another who had a sloppy 2 minutes spell where he seemed to get carried away with his own ability and lost the ball twice in quick succession. After that he looked a threat but ball fell to exactly the right person for the 3rd. Never in doubt.
Lost the ball a bit too easily for my liking but no surprises he's a killer when he gets the chance.
Was pointing at the badge.
Had a daft 90 seconds where he sloppily lost the ball with needless showboating, but was clinical when the chance arose.
Well taken goal but need to impose himself in the game. Was poor at times.
Camera missed him skinning his marker a few times at the end. Was excellent besides that random 60 seconds where he forgot what a football was.
Tony Martial scores again...
He gave the ball away stupidly very early on.
Would've been rightly slandered had he not scored a goal even though he off skinned Arsenal's defenders a few times.
He's such an odd player to place in terms of how you rate his performances and what you expect them to be.
Would've been rightly slandered had he not scored a goal even though he off skinned Arsenal's defenders a few times.
He's such an odd player to place in terms of how you rate his performances and what you expect them to be.
Did the job with that goal. No reason to complain imo.
https://amp-reddit-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/amp.reddit.com/r/reddevils/comments/ad6dta/anthony_martial_has_created_35_chances_this/?amp_js_v=0.1&usqp=mq331AQECAEoAQ==. He has created shed loads of chances, just poor finishing mean he has only 1 assist
Hopefully he'll go on a goal scoring run from now on.Absolutely love him. He is a lethal finisher, he doesn't miss chances like that ever.
It's a cliché... he is a very streaky player but he has so much quality in him that he can play below average and still make a match-winning contribution. I just want to see him play with more consistency.
Been a while since he scored so tonight should be a nice little boost.
Came in to score and got a goal. Job done.
A bit sub par overall compare to previous performance, nicely taken goal.
Now that the drought is over he’ll probably go on a streak.
Now that the drought is over he’ll probably go on a streak.
Not his best game but he finally scored
Great celebration
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