Rooney and Martial scored the two goals of the match
#2 Martial impresses in his audition
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Mourinho presented Martial with a chance to impress and the Frenchman snatched it with both hands
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The Frenchman scored, what was Manchester United’s first goal at the Turf Moor, off a perfect counter attack, which he himself started. Trumping Joey Barton for the ball, Martial drove the ball forward from his own half and moved it on to Herrera. The Spaniard played back a carefully weighed one touch pass, which the forward slotted to the left of onrushing Tom Heaton.
Since United have lost Zlatan Ibrahimovic for the rest of the season, Martial and Rashford are the two players who are expected to share the no.9 position in his absence. With the latter already in good form, Mourinho presented Martial with a chance to impress and the Frenchman snatched it with both hands.
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He had gone 10 matches without a goal in league and cup ties and this goal would do a world of good to the 21-year-old’s confidence.
Anthony Martial's game by numbers vs. Burnley:100% shot accuracy4 take-ons2 chances created2 crosses2 shots1 goalTaking his chance. pic.twitter.com/lneE25uVhf
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