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Martial’s immediate success has shocked many onlookers, but not his former captain at Monaco.

Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has claimed that the team deserves to be top of the Premier League table following their start to the season.

“However, I would expect Arsenal to be one of the three or four challenging for that Premier League trophy at the end of the season“.

United’s add-ons proved to be crucial in his move to Old Trafford, as his fee could rise to a total of £58million depending on performances.

But the 29-year-old confesses he finds the Premier League dogfight tougher than ever, thanks to the strength in depth across all 20 clubs.

Wenger’s hesitance was believed to be the reason why Manchester United were able to complete a deal for Martial during the summer, capturing him for a fee which could potentially rise to £58million.

The Red Devils leapfrogged rivals Manchester City after the Citizens suffered a heavy defeat against Tottenham Hotspur.

Manchester United’s Memphis Depay, left, celebrates with teammates…

While United may not be the favourites to win their 14th Premier League trophy this season, the form of their main title rivals will surely give Van Gaal and his players plenty of confidence, as City have lost two games in a row and reigning champions Chelsea are only in 15th place.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has admitted surprise at striker Anthony Martial’s performance during their 3-0 win over Sunderland on Saturday, 26 September.

But he’s started his United career with three goals in his first two Premier League appearances including two against Southampton on Sunday.

Ramires fired a thunderbolt into the roof of the net with 12 minutes remaining and Willian then saw his free kick go directly into the net through a crowd of players and unsighted home goalkeeper Tim Krul. “So it’s a new team”, stated Van Gaal.

Martial has bagged four goals in his first four games in all competitions since his £36million deadline day move from Ligue 1 outfit Monaco, including a brace in last weekend’s 3-2 win over Southampton at St Mary’s.

Dick Advocaat is more concerned about Manchester United’s players, than locking horns with old team-mate and adversary Louis van Gaal.

A flurry of new players, including German world cup victor Bastian Schweinsteiger, who brings an air of authority to the team, and the £38 million rated teen Anthony Martial, who has scored four goals in as many games since he made the controversial move to the Premier League,...