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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Tom Garry

Manchester United striker Melvine Malard likened to Eric Cantona by Marc Skinner

Melvine Malard
Melvine Malard has scored four goals for Manchester United in two WSL games this season. Photograph: Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images

Marc Skinner has likened the Manchester United striker Melvine Malard’s persona to that of Eric Cantona. The head coach compared the Frenchwoman to the club’s revered former forward as he reflected on the top form Malard appears to have hit before Thursday’s decisive Women’s Champions League qualifier.

Manchester United are 1-0 down going into the second leg against the Norwegian side Brann but were boosted by Malard’s double in their 5-1 victory at London City Lionesses in the Women’s Super League on Sunday.

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