Anthony Martial was able to recover from what could have been a costly mistake for Manchester United, as the French striker managed to score the game's equalizer for Van Gaal's crew during their complicated visit to Moscow.
Martial gave away a penalty kick via a handball, which ended in the game's go ahead goal for CSKA thanks to Seydou Doumbia's goal, but he made it 1-1 during the second half, saving some of his pride and giving United a much deserved point. The French striker scored with a well placed header, which hit the upright before going into the back of the net.
Once his signing with United was confirmed, fans were dubious about his skills. Nine games later, with five goals scored and three assists under his belt, Martial is starting to silence his haters, who now want him as United's star striker, even if Wayne Rooney has to be demoted to the bench. Here are some of their thoughts about his display today.
Me when Martial scored the equaliser . https://t.co/w8zBXUtH7k
— Hussain (@25thOct) October 21, 2015
The Martial Walk.. pic.twitter.com/SaWjRhzZlU
— Football Funnys (@FootballFunnys) October 21, 2015
Martial looking at the media like pic.twitter.com/6Yayevr3Sg
— All For United (@allforunited) October 21, 2015
Sarcasm, anyone?
Anthony Martial pic.twitter.com/gu0yNF7FSM
— Footy Jokes (@Footy_Jokes) October 21, 2015
Cannot believe how lucky we are to have signed Martial, literally can't believe this guys talent
— Juan Mata (@JuanMataTouch) October 21, 2015
Martial is a complete striker and yes he is 19
— Utd. (@SimplyUtd) October 21, 2015
Martial is the boy.
— Sam Homewood (@SamHomewood) October 21, 2015
GOOOAAAAL MARTIAL!!!! 1-1 Unreal header
— Man Utd News (@SirAlexStand) October 21, 2015