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Anthony Martial celebrates his fine solo goal at Fulham

Solskjaer: Martial has talent to reach Ronaldo's level

Anthony Martial has the talent to reach Cristiano Ronaldo's level if he puts his mind to it, according to Manchester United caretaker boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Soccer • 11 Feb 19

Anthony Martial (R) with Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solksjaer

'I'm loving it' - Martial commits future to Man United

Manchester United forward Anthony Martial has signed a new deal that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2024.

Soccer • 31 Jan 19

David de Gea has been one of Manchester United's most impressive performers in recent years

United 'making progress' on new contract with De Gea

Caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United are "making progress" in contract negotiations with the likes of David De Gea, Anthony Martial and Juan Mata.

Soccer • 24 Jan 19

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has lifted a cloud around Old Trafford

Shaw: Solskjaer has brought positivity to Old Trafford

Luke Shaw has been impressed by the way Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has quickly brought positivity and attacking football back to Manchester United since replacing Jose Mourinho.

Soccer • 29 Dec 18

United trigger one-year extension to Martial's contract

Manchester United have reportedly triggered a one-year extension to Anthony Martial's contract to keep him tied to the club until the summer of 2020

Soccer • 17 Dec 18

Anthony Martial is mobbed after his goal for Manchester United

Pogba & Martial squeeze Manchester United past Toffees

Goals in each half from Frenchmen Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial gave Manchester United a 2-1 home victory over Everton in the Premier League on Sunday.

Soccer • 28 Oct 18

Mourinho substituted Eric Bailly after 19 minutes

Mourinho should stay, but he needs to adapt, says Ince

Paul Ince wants Jose Mourinho to stay at Manchester United and hopes Saturday's 3-2 comeback victory over Newcastle could prove a turning point.

Soccer • 07 Oct 18

Anthony Martial has scored 36 goals for United

Manchester United move to tie down Martial

Manchester United are understood to have offered Anthony Martial a new long-term contract.

Soccer • 30 Aug 18

Relations appear to be strained between Jose Mourinho and Anthony Martial

'Family comes first' - Martial defiant as Jose fumes

Anthony Martial has defended his decision to put family first after irking Jose Mourinho by staying with his partner after she gave birth instead of returning to Manchester United's pre-season tour.

Soccer • 01 Aug 18

"So what did this game give me? Nothing. Nothing at all."

Unhappy Mourinho takes it out on his players

Jose Mourinho admits he would not have paid to watch his weakened Manchester United side on their pre-season tour of the United States, and hit out at Anthony Martial for leaving the tour to attend his baby's birth.

Soccer • 29 Jul 18

'The main reason Anthony Martial is not in the squad is that you need to be a regular in your club before becoming a regular in your national team'

Martial may leave United after World Cup snub - Ginola

David Ginola: Anthony Martial might leave Man United after he was omitted from France's World Cup squad.

Soccer • 19 May 18

The Republic of Ireland U21 international was named in Martin O'Neill's 25-man squad for last month's international friendly in Turkey

Ireland U21 international O'Hara named in United squad

Republic of Ireland international Kieran O'Hara has been included in Manchester United's squad to face West Brom, with manager Jose Mourinho playing down talk of exits for two of his star players.

Soccer • 13 Apr 18

'If you look at Mourinho's career, the guys that did it for him were always experienced players.'

Dunphy: 'Mourinho a bad fit for United'

RTÉ Soccer analyst Eamon Dunphy claims Jose Mourinho's managerial style is not suited to players who are still developing and that he's not the right manager for Manchester United.

Soccer • 20 Feb 18

Anthony Martial celebrates what proved to be the match winner at Turf Moor

Martial goal enough for United to beat Burnley

Anthony Martial's goal early in the second half proved enough to give Manchester United a battling 1-0 win at Burnley and close the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City.

Soccer • 20 Jan 18

Sergio Romero watches the ball roll into the net

Frustrated Mourinho refuses to blame players

Jose Mourinho was left frustrated after Manchester United were caught cold by Basel and forced to wait to secure their place in the Champions League last-16 stage.

Soccer • 23 Nov 17

Jose defends his decision to stop Lukaku taking penalty

Jose Mourinho cannot understand the fuss surrounding his decision to stop Romelu Lukaku taking a penalty, despite it extending the Manchester United striker's goalless streak to a sixth match.

Soccer • 01 Nov 17

Jose Mourinho during his side's victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford.

Jose Mourinho hails United players for improved display

Jose Mourinho hailed an improved attitude from Manchester United after they edged out Premier League title rivals Tottenham at Old Trafford.

Soccer • 28 Oct 17

Anthony Martial celebrates his winner against Spurs

Supersub Martial swings it for Manchester United

Anthony Martial came off the bench to fire Manchester United to victory as Jose Mourinho's men edged a cagey encounter with high-flying Tottenham.

Soccer • 28 Oct 17

Paul Pogba was on the scoresheet at the Liberty Stadium

Rampant United put sorry Swansea to the sword

Manchester United signalled their Premier League title intent by claiming another convincing 4-0 victory at Swansea.

Soccer • 19 Aug 17

Lukaku bagged a brace on his competitive United debut

Lukaku pleased with start to life at United

Romelu Lukaku hit the ground running with two goals as Manchester United made a flying start to their Premier League campaign by thrashing West Ham.

Soccer • 14 Aug 17

Anthony Martial in action last night against Real Madrid

Mourinho wants more consistency from Martial

Jose Mourinho called on Anthony Martial to step up and shine on a consistent basis after his moment of brilliance in Manchester United's friendly win against Real Madrid.

Soccer • 24 Jul 17

Anthony Martial has scored seven times this season

Mourinho tells Martial it's time to deliver

Jose Mourinho has warned Anthony Martial "great potential" is not enough as the Manchester United manager needs the forward to start delivering what he wants.

Soccer • 19 Apr 17

Marcus Rashford is out injured for the FA Cup encounter

Striker selection headache for Mourinho

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has a striker headache for Monday night's FA Cup quarter-final at Chelsea after Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Wayne Rooney joined the suspended Zlatan Ibrahimovic on the sidelines.

Soccer • 13 Mar 17

Anthony Martial: 'I love the club and I love the fans'

Martial intends to stay at Manchester United

Anthony Martial has dismissed talk of a Manchester United exit, saying he wants to stay at the club he loves "for as long as possible".

Soccer • 21 Feb 17

Mourinho says goalkeeper Sam Johnstone will leave on a loan deal in January

Mourinho confirms only one January loan departure

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has stated young goalkeeper Sam Johnstone will be the only player he will allow to depart Old Trafford on loan next month.

Soccer • 30 Dec 16