Martial scored hat-trick in Utd's victory 2
*Goal: Martial 7′ 44′ 74′.
This is an important victory for Man Utd against its direct opponent in the top four race.
Martial is the first Man Utd player to score a hat-trick in the Premier League in the post-Ferguson era.
Sheffield United did not cause many difficulties for Man Utd.
The home team opened the score early.
Holding the ball 68% in the first half hour of play, Man Utd’s defensive tackles were potentially dangerous with two midfielders with good creating ability – Fernandes and Pogba.
Sheffield United’s defense could not stand up to Man Utd’s pressure.
At the end of the first half, Man Utd doubled the gap.
Man Utd actively slowed down in the second half. But they still maintained high pressing, making Sheffield United unable to develop the ball from home as coach Chris Wilder requested.
On the other side, Greenwood suddenly became a dangerous detonator.
But despite his efforts, Greenwood was as ungainly as Rashford in this match.
A few minutes after this goal, Martial was substituted.
At the end of the match, Ighalo missed a good opportunity after a precise cross from Luke Shaw.
Squad
Man Utd: De Gea, Wan Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw, Pogba (McTominay 80′), Matic, Greenwood (James 80′), Bruno Fernandes (Pereira 80′), Rashford (Mata 80′), Martial (Ighalo 80
Sheffield United: Moore, Basham, Robinson, Jagielka, Baldock, Fleck, Norwood (Berge 46′), Lundstram, Stevens, McGoldrick (Zivkovic 64′), Mousset (McBurnie 46′).
