Alexis Sanchez: Manchester United fans say Anthony Martial is better than Arsenal star after Stoke strike
Gunners are reportedly chasing the Frenchman in a swap deal but the Old Trafford faithful are standing by their man
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ANTHONY MARTIAL shrugged off claims he could be heading to Arsenal as part of an Alexis Sanchez deal to fire in a beauty against Stoke.
And after seeing the Frenchman bag his 10th of the season, Manchester United fans questioned if the Chilean was at his level.
Jose Mourinho is unlikely to let Martial leave even as he fights rivals Manchester City for Sanchez's signature.
And Martial, 22, showed exactly why that was the case after being teed-up by Paul Pogba at Old Trafford.
The Armenian has endured a miserable season after failing to impress his boss.
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And Old Trafford chief Mourinho claimed he was trying to "protect" the Armenian by leaving him out this evening.
He said: "I would lie if I said it was a pure tactical decision.
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“I don’t think it’s easy for a player to play when there are doubts about his future.
"It’s best for him and us, while doubt is in air, to protect him."
