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Manchester United beef up security for Anthony Martial following disgusting racist abuse after Sheffield United defeat as French forward's wife reveals pair have received death threats from online trolls

Anthony Martial has asked Manchester United to help with security at his house after racist trolls targeted him and his wife online.

The France forward, 25, was subjected to sickening abuse following the club’s home defeat at the hands of Sheffield United last week.

Martial’s wife, Melanie, subsequently took to Instagram to reveal that she had been subjected to further abuse which included death threats to both herself and her husband.

Manchester United star Anthony Martial has asked the club to beef up security at his home

Manchester United star Anthony Martial has asked the club to beef up security at his home

Martial received disgusting racist abuse following the Red Devils' defeat by Sheffield United
The Frenchman's wife, Melanie, revealed that the pair have received death threats online

Sources have disclosed that the concerned and angered couple, who have a child, approached the club following the vile messages last week.