Manchester United players can rightly feel happy with themselves after a crushing win over Sheffield United.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side won the match 3-0 and made the Blades look like relegation battlers rather than a side who went into the game just two points behind us.
Anthony Martial led the way, scoring the opener after six minutes, and then netting a further two goals, one in each half.
This was his first ever Manchester United hat-trick, and he was thrilled to record it.
He sent an emotional message to supporters after his memorable performance, which sadly came in front of a nearly empty Old Trafford.
Martial is popular among his teammates, and Marcus Rashford, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Bruno Fernandes were among the players to make a point of congratulating him on his milestone.
Harry Maguire also sent a message, reflecting on the strange atmosphere of playing behind closed doors.
This was the kind of win which will help to build team spirit, with all the players involved seeing a confidence boost.
It is likely there will be several changes for the FA Cup tie away to Norwich City, although United need to cautious not to alter too much.
This was a cruise from start to finish, and we hope to see several more matches like this between now and the end of the season.
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