Anthony Martial's wife reveals she received life-threatening texts after Sheffield defeat

Premier League heavyweights Manchester United's lead in competition was halted by bottom-placed Sheffield United on Wednesday. Anthony Martial, in particular, has come under massive scrutiny for his lacklustre performance throughout course of game. Rio Ferdinand put out blame for defeat on Frenchman. w, his wife has revealed that she has been receiving life-threatening texts on social media.

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Man United blow away Premier League lead 

Sheffield United star Kean Bryan bagged lead in 23rd minute, spelling trouble for Old Trafford outfit. He headed home a sensational John Fleck cross, with David de Gea failing to get onto end of ball. But Man United centre-back Harry Maguire reproduced a similar goal to equalise for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in second half. 

But Blades went on to restore ir lead in game following a thrilling effort from Oliver Burke. Anthony Martial lost possession easily with John Lundstram running down right flank to find Burke. His initial effort was saved well by Spanish shot-stopper, but Lundstram again took on mantle to assist Burke.

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Martial racist abuse row escalates, wife receives death threats 

Following debacle leading to  winner, Martial has come under  scanner. And his wife has w claimed she has been receiving death threats. Melanie Martial posted a series of screenshots of messs she has received. Apart from death threats, Melanie Martial's Instagram account has been filled with racial abuse. 

In one of messs, user slams her for marrying a black man, despite being of white colour. Ar mess threatened her to urge her husband to leave city of Manchester, or he will be killed. user also went on to blame France international for team losing out on Premier League title race. 

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Man United's statement on Axel Tuanzebe racial abuse row 

Ironically, Axel Tuanzebe was also subjected to racial abuse following Sheffield defeat. defender took to Instagram to proclaim "My RACE My RELIGION My COLOUR=FOOTBALL" in response to abuse he has been receiving on social media. Man United have also urged social networking sites to strengn measures to prevent online abuse. 

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Im courtesy: Melanie Martial Instagram