Anthony Martial In Line To Play Against PSV

“He plays on the wings and he is fast, and scores goals”.

The Portuguese worldwide is a three-time World Player of the Year and is Real Madrid’s all-time leading goalscorer.

It felt like one of those “big wins”.

United have conceded the fewest goals in the Premier League this season – eight from 12 matches – as they occupy fourth spot in the table.

However, the visitors found their victor in stoppage time when Bastian Schweinsteiger pounced on a loose ball at the Watford byline and sent in a cross from a tight angle that Deeney accidentally sent into the back of the net for an own goal.

“Luke’s rehabilitation is going well but the process can be very slow”, Van Gaal said. It was an indication that, despite his good run of form, the youngster still has a lot of work to do on his game in order to be the finished article.

“Now he has to fight back and he does it, so I am satisfied (with him)”, Van Gaal said.

Injured players are often seen watching United games from the stands.

‘We have no excuses, we have to be focused for the many games ahead.

“Today he is at home, we gave him a day off to heal the illness; tomorrow he comes and I can say more”. At half-time the feeling was really bad, Manchester United played very well, we were not comfortable on the pitch but we are happy with the reaction. It was an injection, the equaliser.

With Wayne Rooney, Anthony Martial and James Wilson all unavailable, Louis van Gaal was forced to turn to Memphis Depay to lead the line.

Asked about the Netherlands international’s contribution, Van Gaal said to BT Sport: “The first half he was superb, like Jesse Lingard”. Antonio Valencia has been operated on.

“The ball could fall wherever due to circumstances but, if you know your job, you can come up against anything”.

“I can’t explain. I don’t think anyone in the team was expecting the first half”.

“Of course we are fighting for the first position in the Premier League”. Jones had a twisted ankle and Herrera a hamstring injury.

“Rooney is ill, and that is a matter of days, not weeks”. I have to see and compare players. He is at home.

Martial is suffering from a foot injury he sustained against England on Tuesday, but could be back for next Wednesday’s Champions League game against PSV. But you never know – I don’t know the development of the illness.