Anthony Martial Has What It Takes to Become a Huge Star for Manchester United

In the first half of Manchester United’s 2-1 FA Cup semi-final win over Everton at Wembley Stadium, Anthony Martial carved out a good chance for himself. There was some neat interplay around the box—a feature of United’s game on Saturday—then Martial broke beyond Everton’s defence.

He blasted the ball over Joel Robles’ bar, unable to capitalise on the moment.

In the 93rd minute, after Ander Herrera poked the ball through to him, he made no such mistake. A curling, low, side-footed finish—the kind he is already making a trademark—sent United into the final and the United end into raptures.

Final @EmiratesFACup ! So happy with the win today @ManUtd Thanks so much for your amazing support! #FACup pic.twitter.com/FLuolcngSI

— Anthony Martial (@AnthonyMartial) April 23, 2016

It was the second iconic moment he has enjoyed this season. The first came on his debut against Liverpool back in September—that spine-tingling run and finish that made certain of United’s victory and caused the football world to consider that perhaps United’s initial £36 million investment in Martial may have been worthwhile after all.

He is not a world-beater yet, but it looks as though he is well on his way to becoming one.

In his first season at Old Trafford, he has shown a tendency that truly great players share: the ability to step up make the difference in crucial moments. As well as his obvious ability, …

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