Daily Mirror (Northern Ireland)

MINDBLOWIN­G , MADDENING MARTIAL

- BY DAVID MCDONNELL

Manchester Utd 3 Watford 0

OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER hailed Anthony Martial for his “mind-blowing” goal – but wants more from the Manchester United striker.

Martial (above) took his goal tally for the season to 15 with an outrageous finish as United beat Watford to move up to fifth spot, three points behind fourth-placed Chelsea.

He made it three goals in as many games, but boss Solskjaer said he is the France star’s

biggest critic and expects more from him. “I’m delighted with the week Anthony’s had,” said Solskjaer (below). “He has got his critics and

I’m one of the biggest.

“But he’s come up with a No.9’s goal against Chelsea, he did everything to get the goal against

Brugge and today is more than the

Anthony we know about. The skill for that goal was just mindblowin­g – but I want more from him.”

Solskjaer also hailed the impact of new £47million signing Bruno Fernandes, who scored his first goal for the club and set up the other two in a man-of-thematch display. “In today’s market I think we got a good deal,” said Solskjaer.

“Bruno has come in and given everyone a boost.

“It means more than just getting a player in, and the fans here are used to players with that mentality and quality. He’s felt like a presence in the group from the first minute. Some players take some time in warming up, but he felt confident right away.”

Fernandes said: “This is the day every player wants to have. This is what I want to do and what I need to do.

“Everyone knows we want to get into the Champions League places.

“I am here to help the team conquer this place and keep winning games.”

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