Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Mbappé or even Messi?
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- Appearances
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- Goals
- 23
- Assists
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- Yellow cards
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He needs to shoot more. He's got a great shot
It's the central positioning of Martial.
It was clear today that centrally Bournemouth was centrally defensively dense so our front 3 eventually took in turns to rotate in to central positions whilst also rotating who ends up in wider positions.
Greenwood's goal from LW and then RW. Martials goal from LW. Martials deep free kick win centrally on the turn after having his back against the central back defense for the Bruno Goal.
We for the first time have an interlinking front 3 that have the ability to communicate with their football and Martial is one of the most fluid yet robust players out of them. I dont understand why people think that we would be better with a poacher type goal scorer when we have Greenwood and Rashford as our forwards playing off of him out wide.
Some people will just see the central number 9 shirt and cry for the goals they expect but ultimately- central goalscorers as the main goal scorers in your team has been a diminishing tactic for over a decade.
Reminiscent of some of his goals during his first season.
The exchange and flexibility of positions between him, Rashford, and Greenwood worked really today and got us back into the game quickly.
The exchange and flexibility of positions between him, Rashford, and Greenwood worked really today and got us back into the game quickly.
PL count his header for penalty as an assist, his Play to win foul for a free kick as an assist.
I don't think the place Niall uses for assists counts fouls for penalties/freekicks as an assist.Mods, @Damien , the assist stats is wrong
Hey, Messi and Ronaldo don’t count. That is against the rules.Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Mbappé or even Messi?
Oh I see. Still missing his assist in the Norwich game
Niall is the only one who can change the stats
That is what he brings to the game. He can disappear for 85 minutes and then score a brilliant goal. What a goal and what a bend and dip.
Martial really doesn't disappear like many love saying. He helps with the build up and create spaces to attack on the sides. I feel like people don't understand what he brings to the role as a CF beside goals hence why they think he disappears in games despite him being crucial to our plays going forwards even when he doesn't score or assist.
Good point.
He is proving to be an excellent number 9 for us
As he is playing as a 9 this season Martial f.c have been starved of that right foot curler.
I'd prefer Messi on the rightCristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Mbappé or even Messi?
Absolute peach that was from him today.
Of course but when Messi has the ball it doesn't matter where he is, he will still be better than everyone else.I'd prefer Messi on the right
Stunning curling shot for the goal. Take a bow.
In really good form, looks happy and his back to goal play is drawing plenty of fouls.
You know Martial had a good game when there’s no @Sky1981 in the comment section 
Or Haram, whenever he is now.
Our front 3 is developing nicely, in a year or two, we can definitely challenge the league with them.
Or Haram, whenever he is now.Our front 3 is developing nicely, in a year or two, we can definitely challenge the league with them.
A Goal a Game
Keeps the Sulk away
Keeps the Sulk away
That smile thoughThey're probably just waiting patiently for their chance to pounce. It will happen and they will return to bless this thread in glorious fashion.You know Martial had a good game when there’s no @Sky1981 in the comment section
Our front 3 is developing nicely, in a year or two, we can definitely challenge the league with them.
Few more goals this season and i will regret my "I would swap him for Jimenez"
For me, Martial's best development since Ole took charge is to see him settled in more with his teammates. Now we can see his influence and chemistry with Rashford, Bruno, Matic..you name it.
He seems more assured and happy, and that is the biggest difference since LvG and Mourinho were in charge.
Happy footballer means better performance,
Credit to Ole.
He seems more assured and happy, and that is the biggest difference since LvG and Mourinho were in charge.
Happy footballer means better performance,
Credit to Ole.
He was very good yesterday, was not always running for him but a great goal and he was drawing fouls all game. Defenders have to really watch with him as he can dribble and do one twos in tiny spaces and with Bruno, Greenwood, Pogba and Rashford able to get shots off around him it‘s hard to defend against. Greenwood is just as important to Martial as Bruno has been because he’ll hammer in anything that goes to him or comes lose to him.
Really good post, doesn't get emphasised enough. This is also why link play has become more important for modern strikers, as wide forwards are just as much goal scorers as their central counterparts these days.
The goal was trademark Martial. Great goal but it almost feels like you expect him to score that
That little jog for his celebration. Gunman!
I think he's really enjoying his football. The whole team is just having fun and there's a spirit of togetherness. Feels like a bunch of friends playing at this point. He's really getting along with Bruno. There's no game they don't always chat. Was chatting and smiling with Rashford too when they subbed both off. Stark contrast from his usual stone cold face when getting subbed
What a beauty! Absolutely loving this Martial, means business. Exciting times ahead with our front three.
All things considered I really think he has been our best player when you take in the whole season. He has scored 20 goals with 7 assiss in his first season as an exclusive 9 without any penalties included. We have had 17 penalties so lets put that into perspective. Really wish he was demanding as a forward and would fight to be taking more pens.
It's funny to think of all the ridiculous myths that have been thrown about on Martial's game over the years, and so satisfying to see him answer each and every one of them on the pitch in the first full season, since his debut one, that he has been trusted to play his game and improve. He's having a great season but I'm not holding my breath for any accolades, just excited to watch Anto playing his football.
He's scored 1 penalty in Europa.
Spot on, my thoughts exactly
He's a really talented player and that goal yesterday was majestic.
I just dont get the reason why people hated him so much that some wanted him sold - like why?
The guy is clearly a good support striker that helps the players around him (as seen when he doesnt play) and he is atleast more than good enough to be in our squad - even if he one day gets overtaken by a new number 9 - the guy is good enough to be within our squad as a back up striker by quality, relative consistency, versatility and his ability to be a support striker/False 9 instead of a normal poacher CF which is rare and good reason to have him in the squad.
The hate he got (he still gets it even now toned down when performing) is just 'fans' pointing out at certain player's they think are the reason for a lack of success when infact the team/squad has many gaps that has only recently been made better. ( 2 creative CM in the same team with Bruno and Pogba, a left footed RW able to cut in in Greenwood playing closer together to Martial and Rashford instead of touchline huggers who cross the ball, AWB gets freedom to attack at RB due to an inverted cutting forward, Matic a proper CDM who is able to recycle possession to our deepest playmakers etc)
The guy is clearly a good support striker that helps the players around him (as seen when he doesnt play) and he is atleast more than good enough to be in our squad - even if he one day gets overtaken by a new number 9 - the guy is good enough to be within our squad as a back up striker by quality, relative consistency, versatility and his ability to be a support striker/False 9 instead of a normal poacher CF which is rare and good reason to have him in the squad.
The hate he got (he still gets it even now toned down when performing) is just 'fans' pointing out at certain player's they think are the reason for a lack of success when infact the team/squad has many gaps that has only recently been made better. ( 2 creative CM in the same team with Bruno and Pogba, a left footed RW able to cut in in Greenwood playing closer together to Martial and Rashford instead of touchline huggers who cross the ball, AWB gets freedom to attack at RB due to an inverted cutting forward, Matic a proper CDM who is able to recycle possession to our deepest playmakers etc)
He’s scored one penalty and missed one. Good numbers but there’s no way he’s been our best player this season.
Our season is by no means over and we are now in the business end of it, where moments can decide how we end it so for me I have got 3 players up there and it is undecided.
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