Burnley vs Manchester United; 5 Key Talking Points

Burnley v Manchester United - Premier League
Anthony Martial gave Phil Bardsley a torrid time

#3 Romelu Lukaku finally uses his size; Tony Martial does what Tony Martial does

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Lukaku and Martial proved to be the difference makers

If one criticism has remained of Romelu Lukaku, it is that for a big man, he doesn't cause defenders as many problems (physically) as he ought to.

In the build-up to the goal, the big Belgian out-fought, out-muscled, and good ol' bullied three Burnley men before chasing the fruit of his endeavours and picking out Martial with an absolute peach of a ball.

It was not just that one moment, though. Lukaku was hardworking throughout, and he allowed the midfield runners to swarm around the Burnley box thanks to some great hold-up play, an aspect of his game that just doesn't get enough credit.

Meanwhile, Anthony "Tony" Martial showed why even if Alexis Sanchez does come in, Jose Mourinho should stick to playing him on the left, and his goal was taken with the consummate ease of a man whose confidence is at an all-time high.

It's not just the goal, though. He left Phil Bardsley a ragged shell of a man by the end of the ninety - and United have been desperately craving a man who could do that to a full-back on a weekly basis after the departure of a certain Portuguese kid to a certain Spanish club.

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