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Stephen Killen

'I can't wait to see him back' - Manchester United fans react to magical Anthony Martial display

Anthony Martial had Manchester United fans pleading for his return to the club as he produced a stellar first-half display for Sevilla against Dinamo Zagreb on Thursday night.

It was an eventful first 45 minutes for the Frenchman who was instrumental in the opening goal, bursting forward on a solo run before being hauled down by Zagreb goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic.

From the resulting spot-kick, Ivan Rakitic stepped up and gave Julen Lopetegui's side the lead.

In first-half stoppage time, Alejandro Gomez slid the ball through to Martial who applied a neat finish to extend his side's lead.

United fans couldn't hide their excitement and were over the moon to see the 26-year-old back amongst the goals.

On the stroke of half-time, the visitors equalised through Mislav Orsic, but their joy didn't last long as Lucas Ocampos restored the home side's lead before Martial piled on the misery for the visitors.

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It follows the Frenchman's influential display against Elche last week, with the United loanee playing a key part in Gomez's opener before assisting Rafa Mir's header to help Sevilla keep the pressure on Real Madrid in the title race.

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