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Martial matches scoring achievement of Henry & Man Utd legend Cantona

Manchester United forward Anthony Martial has matched the achievements of fellow Frenchmen Thierry Henry and Eric Cantona by netting in five successive Premier League games.

The 22-year-old has struggled for consistency throughout his time at Old Trafford, leading to questions regarding a regular role in the Red Devils side.

It appeared as though the 2018-19 campaign would follow a similar theme when he started the season slipping in and out of Jose Mourinho’s plans.

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Martial has, however, been given a run by his Portuguese boss and rewarded that show of faith by making an important contribution in the final third.