Manchester United closed the gap on the Champions League places to four points following a 4-0 Premier League win over Everton at Old Trafford on Sunday.
The Red Devils had a slow start to the game and the visitors were the better side in the first 30 minutes. Despite this, they could not open the scoring.
United eventually broke the deadlock in the 34th minute through Marcus Rashford. His shot on target took a huge deflection off Jarrad Branthwaite.
Joshua Zirkzee doubled United’s advantage before the break. Rashford and Zirkzee added to their tally to secure a resounding 4-0 win over the Toffees.
Amad Diallo was undoubtedly the standout performer, but Lisandro Martinez had an equally good outing on the left side of the back three.
The Argentine ace has impressed from his new defensive role. He was brilliant with his distribution and also made multiple clearances in the game.
Martinez had 103 touches. He completed 89 out of 93 passes with an accuracy of 96 percent. He also made five clearances and four recoveries.
Despite the positives, the £42 million-rated star won’t be eligible to face Arsenal on Wednesday night.
He picked up an unfortunate yellow card in the second half against Everton. It was his fifth booking of the top-flight campaign which warrants a one-match suspension.
His absence should provide extra game time for Luke Shaw. The Englishman has trained as the left centre-back under Amorim since his return from injury last month.
Aside from Martinez, United will be without Kobbie Mainoo after he also accumulated five yellow cards.
Manuel Ugarte could line up alongside Casemiro in centre of the park at Arsenal.
If Amorim opts to start Mason Mount or Alejandro Garnacho in attack, Bruno Fernandes could replace Casemiro.
Stats from Transfermarkt.com & Fotmob.com.
