sport news Martial has better Premier League record than Ronaldo after same amount of games

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has challenged Anthony Martial to replicate Cristiano Ronaldo's development... but he ALREADY has a better Premier League record after the same number of appearances Anthony Martial signed a new five-year Manchester United contract this week Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes it gives Martial a platform to kick on at United  Martial's Premier League stats superior than Cristiano Ronaldo at the same stage

By Jack Bezants for MailOnline

Published: 14:17 GMT, 1 February 2019 | Updated: 15:03 GMT, 1 February 2019

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer challenged Anthony Martial to follow in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United - and it is a demand that may not be as steep as it sounds.

Martial put pen to paper on a £200,000-a-week, five-year contract at Old Trafford and while United have struggled this season, Martial's form has offered fans plenty of encouragement. 

And should they asses the record and stats behind Martial's performances since he arrived from Monaco in September 2015, they will find more reason for belief in Solskjaer's words on Friday.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has heaped praise on Anthony Martial after he signed a new contract

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has heaped praise on Anthony Martial after he signed a new contract

Martial put pen to paper on a five-year contract worth £200,000 per week at Old Trafford

Martial put pen to paper on a five-year contract worth £200,000 per week at Old

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