![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/roy-keane-dismisses-erik-ten-hags-praise-of-man-utds-anthony-martial-in-arsenal-defeat/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/0_Screenshot-3409.jpg&description=Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag was pleased with Anthony Martial's performance despite his side's defeat to Arsenal, though Roy Keane was unconvinced by the Frenchman Roy Keane has rejected Erik ten Hag's claim that Anthony Martial put in a "very good performance" against Arsenal on Sunday. Martial started for United at the Emirates Stadium, but was hauled off after 67 minutes having failed to make much of an impact. The Frenchman has just one year remaining on his contract and has failed to live up to his price tag since arriving from Monaco in 2015. Now, with Rasmus Hojlund back to fitness, Martial faces a battle to keep his starting spot. But while Hojlund impressed in his cameo against the Gunners, Ten Hag insisted he was happy with Martial's performance up-front. 'I think he [Rasmus] played very good. But also I think Anthony Martial's was a very good performance, so I was pleased and definitely I think Rasmus Hojlund had [a] very good impact on the game,' Ten Hag said. 'I think the performance is right from us. I think we played [a] very good game. But everything went against us and then, of course, then you don't win the game and if [we had] a little bit more luck, you win the game. 'We are more compact, very good defending, high block, lower block. Everyone was involved and then we break like the first goal. I think on the ball we were calm and of course I see definitely also room for improvement and I see the moment where we can go forward. HAVE YOUR SAY! Should Rasmus Hojlund take over as Manchester United's starting striker? Comment below. "We missed, I think, some passes forward, but then it could have hurt them more. But I think, overall, I'm happy with the performance from the team. We have to improve, definitely. But you see, and also what we have seen last year, we can beat everyone." Keane was unconvinced by Ten Hag's arguments about Martial's display on Sunday though. Instead, the United legend believes that the Arsenal defence were comfortable){kind=link}
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag was pleased with Anthony Martial’s performance despite his side’s defeat to Arsenal, though Roy Keane was unconvinced by the Frenchman
Roy Keane has rejected Erik ten Hag’s claim that Anthony Martial put in a “very good performance” against Arsenal on Sunday.
Martial started for United at the Emirates Stadium, but was hauled off after 67 minutes having failed to make much of an impact. The Frenchman has just one year remaining on his contract and has failed to live up to his price tag since arriving from Monaco in 2015.
Now, with Rasmus Hojlund back to fitness, Martial faces a battle to keep his starting spot. But while Hojlund impressed in his cameo against the Gunners, Ten Hag insisted he was happy with Martial’s performance up-front.
“I think he [Rasmus] played very good. But also I think Anthony Martial’s was a very good performance, so I was pleased and definitely I think Rasmus Hojlund had [a] very good impact on the game,” Ten Hag said.