#FreeMartial – Man Utd fans demand justice for Anthony Martial

Amid rumours that Tottenham Hotspur are lining up – or have already submitted – a bid for Anthony Martial, the Frenchman found himself left on the bench for Man Utd’s first Premier League match of the season.

Just heard Spurs have bid 25mill for Anthony Martial

As a rival fan, Im interested to see how much theyre gonna bid for his other leg ?

— Bertie Magoo (@Eti_Lad) August 12, 2017

Martial also played no part in United’s Super Cup defeat at the hands of Real Madrid, remaining an unused substitute while Jesse Lingard started and Marcus Rashford was brought on as a replacement.

The latter was named in the first XI at Old Trafford against West Ham, adding further fuel to the speculation surrounding his future, but also lending weight to the growing #FreeMartial movement on Twitter.

Clearly, a large number of United supporters believe he merits a place in the lineup ahead of both Lingard and local boy Rashford.

Martial must be shagging moruinhos wife on the slip, don't understand how he isn't starting. #FreeMartial

— James French (@James__French11) August 13, 2017

Hope Mourinho is sacked today man. #FreeMartial

— Vincent (@ViinceenT_) August 13, 2017

#FreeMartial pic.twitter.com/CS0mRjiQhr

— ?MUFC? (@allsort69) August 13, 2017

How is martial meant to show consistency from the bench @Jose @ManUtd #freemartial get it trending

— utdcover (@utdcover) August 13, 2017

knowing Mourinho Lingard and Fellaini will probably come on and Martial left again on the bench 🙁 #FreeMartial

— a10 (@Alfiee_M) August 13, 2017

So ruining our best winger continues. #MUFC #MUNWHU #FreeMartial

— Rooney Supporters (@WazzaSupporters) August 13, 2017

Some fans of other clubs, meanwhile, got in on the act.

Wishful thinking?

Martial on the bench at United when he could be starting for us every week. #FreeMartial

— • (@NotRaylen) August 13, 2017

#FreeMartial https://t.co/ILbwgLF0J1

— Spurs (@Spurzinho) August 13, 2017