Why Anthony Martial keeps winning penalties for Manchester United

straight to your inboxManchester United fans believe Anthony Martial should win the club's Player of the Year vote for the 2019/20 season.United secured a top three finish in the Premier League on the final day of the season by defeating Leicester and reached the semi-finals of the Europa League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.Players are now on holiday after a gruelling campaign and are expected to report back to Carrington on September 2 ahead of the new Premier League

straight to your inboxMartial reveals all on working relationship with RashfordManchester United's Anthony Martial believes that his relationship with Marcus Rashford allows the two to improve on the pitch.The French striker has become the first-choice centre forward at Old Trafford under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with Rashford playing off the left.And, after several seasons in the same team, Martial thinks that they have developed a good connection on the pitch to get the best out of each other.He

United forwards enjoyed superb individual seasons under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, both netting 17 times in the Premier League to spearhead the club's reshaped attack. Solskjaer has spoken about the two enjoying some healthy goal-scoring competition between them, though Martial insists they help each other, with the relationship more a friendship than a direct rivalry.

at Old Trafford in terms of goals in 2019/20, netting 24 times in all competitions after Solskjaer handed him the No.9 role.Martial admitted he has been keen to repay Solskjaer's faith and has the confidence to keep scoring goals under the Norwegian's stewardship at United. Asked about why he has improved dramatically after replacing Romelu Lukaku as the club's first choice striker and Martial was clear.

straight to your inboxA rivalry between Manchester United reserve goalkeeper Lee Grant and Anthony Martial in training is helping the striker improve his finishing. Martial enjoyed a stellar 2019/20 season, scoring 23 goals in all competitions, which is his best tally in a United shirt.

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke has urged Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to have patience with Anthony Martial as the club's first-choice central striker, using Cristiano Ronaldo and Thierry Henry as prime examples.The Frenchman has been pushed back down the middle this season after being reunited with his favoured number nine shirt.Martial enjoyed his best goal-scoring season at the club with 23 goals, particularly hitting form after the season restarted in

straight to your inboxPaul Scholes believes Anthony Martial would be an even better player if Manchester United signed Harry Kane.The Frenchman has enjoyed his best goal-scoring season since arriving at Old Trafford after being utilised exclusively as a central striker by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this season.Martial scored 23 goals in all competitions and was in particularly good form after the season restarted in June.Scholes previously doubted whether the 24-year-old had the desire to score goals

straight to your inboxPaul Scholes has admitted he has changed his mind on Anthony Martial as a central striker following his impressive performances for Manchester United this season.The Frenchman has enjoyed his best goalscoring season at Old Trafford to date with 23 goals in all competitions as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's number nine.After Romelu Lukaku was sold to Inter Milan this summer, Martial has stepped up after regaining his favoured shirt number, leading United's attack across four

straight to your inboxOwen Hargreaves believes Anthony Martial 'looked like a £100million player' against Copenhagen but has challenged the Manchester United striker to show his talent on a more consistent basis.The Frenchman has enjoyed his best goal-scoring season at Old Trafford to date with 23 goals in all competitions as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's number nine.After Romelu Lukaku was sold to Inter Milan this summer, Martial has stepped up after regaining his favoured shirt number, leading

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has heaped praise upon Anthony Martial following the 1-0 victory over FC Copenhagen in the Europa League.The victory sees Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side secure their spot in this weekend's Europa League semi-final, where they will play either Sevilla or Wolves.

straight to your inbox Anthony Martial has cheekily warned Bruno Fernandes he will be shooting next time Manchester United earn a penalty. The Portuguese midfielder netted from the spot for United again on Monday night as they secured a 1-0 win over FC Copenhagen in the Europa League quarter-final.

straight to your inboxBruno Fernandes has many different penalty techniques which ensures goalkeepers struggle to save his spot kicks, according to his Manchester United teammate Juan Mata.Fernandes returned to the starting XI after being rested in the dead rubber against LASK but couldn't help United find a breakthrough in regulation time despite hitting the post.

straight to your inboxSergio RomeroRarely called into drastic action as he kept his place after last week's win over LASK. Copenhagen's best chances were blocked.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer has warned Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial against self interest as the two forwards battle to end the season as Manchester United's top goal scorer.The two strikers have been crucial to United's success this season and will aim to continue their recent form in the new look Europa League competition which will be played over one-legged ties in Germany.United booked their place in the last eight with a comfortable win against LASK, with Martial

straight to your inbox Marcus Rashford isn't concerned about who finishes the season as Manchester United's top goalscorer out of himself and Anthony Martial. While United have had their struggles at points this season, there's no denying that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has managed to get the best out of his attacking stars, after a couple of seasons of them failing to deliver on their potential in front of goal.