Martial first player after Robin van Persie to score a PL hat-trick for Man Utd in 7 years

Manchester United returned to Old Trafford in style after an Anthony Martial hat-trick helped Red Devils beat Sheffield United 3-0 on Wednesday. Anthony Martial goals vs Sheffield United meant that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s unbeaten run across all competitions continues, with streak stretching to 13 games. 3-0 win over Sheffield United courtesy of an Anthony Martial hat-trick reduces deficit between Chelsea and Man United to just two points, with Blues set to face Manchester City on Thursday (Friday IST).

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Manchester United vs Sheffield United highlights: Anthony Martial hat-trick vs Sheffield moves Red Devils closer to Top 4

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side got off to a perfect start after lockdown hero Marcus Rashford set up first of Anthony Martial goals vs Sheffield United, seven minutes into match. Red Devils persistently threatened Sheffield United defence with Rashford flunking a couple of straight forward chances before first drinks break. After some much-needed hydration on a hot Manchester afteron, Blades returned to top form, with George Baldock and John Fleck frightening United defence. However, Man Utd contained pressure and released a devasting counter-attack for second of Anthony Martial goals vs Sheffield United on brink of half-time.

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Sheffield United made two changes at half-time, bringing on reverse fixture hero Oliver McBurnie and January signing Sander Berge, but that did thing to dent Manchester United’s confidence as third of Anthony Martial goals vs Sheffield United put result beyond doubt. Anthony Martial hat-trick vs Sheffield United was his first ever in professional football and was first treble by a Red Devil in seven Premier League seasons. Anthony Martial hat-trick was easily one of striking points of Manchester United vs Sheffield United highlights. last Manchester United player to score a hat-trick was Robin van Persie, who scored during former manr Sir Alex Ferguson's final season at Old Trafford against Aston Villa. Incidentally, Martial hat-trick was also Premier League's first since coronavirus lockdown and took Frenchman's tally to 13 in Premier League. 

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Manchester United vs Sheffield United highlights: Premier League table

defeat against Manchester United means that Sheffield are winless in three consecutive post lockdown. Furrmore, Wolves' win over Bournemouth extends ir lead over Blades to five points in Premier League table and placing m in great stead for European qualification. Manchester United and Wolves are fifth and sixth on Premier League table, separated only by goal difference, while Sheffield United remain at eighth in table. A win for Crystal palace over Liverpool will move Blades to ninth and will make Eagles a surprise contender for Europa League places. 

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Manchester United vs Sheffield United highlights: Player ratings

Manchester United: 

• David de Gea- 7.1
• Aaron Wan-Bissaka- 7.4
• Victor Lindelof- 7.6
• Harry Maguire- 7.6
• Luke Shaw- 7.6
• Nemanja Matic- 6.9
• Bru Fernandes- 6.9
• Paul Pogba- 8.0
• Mason Greenwood- 7.0
• Anthony Martial- 9.5
• Marcus Rashford- 8.3
• Juan Mata- 6.5
• Daniel James- 6.6
• Scott McTominay- 6.5
• Odion Ighalo- 6.8
• Andreas Pereira- 6.5

Sheffield United

• Simon Moore- 6.0
• Chris Basham- 6.2
• Phil Jagielka- 6.6
• Jack Robinson- 6.8
• George Baldock- 6.7
• Oliver rwood0 6.7
• John Lundstram- 6.7
• John Fleck- 5.9
• Enda Stevens- 6.3
• David McGoldrick- 6.3
• Lys Mousset- 6.4
• Sander Berge- 6.5
• Oliver McBurnie- 6.9
• Richairo Zivkovic- 6.5

(Im Courtesy: Premier League Twitter)