United 3 Sheffield 0: Martial becomes first United player to score hat-trick since Ferguson as Ole men keep pressure on Chelsea
Anthony Martial scored all three goals as Manchester United beat Sheffield United 3-0 at Old Trafford to keep their Champions League hope’s alive.
After dropping points against Tottenham in their first Premier League game since the return of football, United with the help of Anthony Martial secured all points to keep pressure on fourth placed Chelsea.
Anthony Martial scored two goals in the first half and completed his hat-trick in the second half to become the first Manchester United player to score a hat-trick since Robin Van Persie did in 2013.
Anthony Martial had a remarkable outing after coming under attack by Manchester United legends.
Martial scored from all his shot that were on target.
The hat-trick is not just Manchester United first since the great Sir Alex Ferguson left the club but also the French man’s career first.
The win takes Manchester United two points within fourth placed Chelsea.
Odion Ighalo also played for 10 minutes as he was subbed on for Anthony Martiak in the 80th minute.