Antony Martial continued his fine pre-season form on Tuesday after scoring and assisting in Manchester United ’s impressive 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace in Melbourne.
The Frenchman has been one of United’s star players so far in pre-season, netting in all three of the Reds’ friendly fixtures. And he has also brought more than just goals - with Bruno Fernandes hinting that the off-the-ball attributes he brings as part of a three-man press from the front help make life easier for United.
Speaking after the game, Fernandes said: “The three guys up front [Sancho, Rashford and Martial] are really aggressive in the press. When they press they make the last line squeeze, and makes the midfield come a little bit higher.”
