Manchester United fans loudly cheered when Anthony Martial was replaced by Rasmus Hojlund against Bournemouth in the Premier League.
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Martial named in starting XIAnonymous in first halfReplaced by Hojlund after the breakGettyWHAT HAPPENED?
Manchester United fans made their feelings about Martial crystal clear on Saturday. The Frenchman was taken off early in the second half against Bournemouth, with United trailing 1-0, and his substitution was greeted by loud cheers from the Old Trafford faithful. Hojlund took his place in the attack, with Erik ten Hag's side chasing an equaliser against the Cherries.
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Martial's future at Manchester United looks unclear ahead of the January transfer window. Ten Hag has defended the forward despite being spotted shouting at him during United's defeat to Newcastle. Martial is one of several players who have been linked with an Old Trafford exit in January, although there has also been speculation he could be handed a contract extension.
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Martial has now made 21 Premier League starts without completing 90 minutes for Manchester United.
WHAT NEXT FOR MAN UTD?
Manchester United take on Bayern Munich next in a must-win Champions League match. It remain to be seen how Ten Hag will line his team up for the game, but Martial may find himself on the bench once again after failing to impress against Btournemouth.