Anthony Martial started for Manchester United against Arsenal on Sunday, and offered further proof that his time at Old Trafford is likely coming to an end.
The Frenchman started the second game in succession but was once again substituted just past the hour mark, having had little impact on the game.
Aside from little bit of hold-up play, Martial looked to be out for a Sunday stroll at the Emirates Stadium, as United eventually lost 2-1 to the Gunners.
He didn't have any chances in the game and at this point in his career, he looks far from the lethal striker that Erik ten Hag needs in order to challenge for major honours.
Martial is now in his ninth season at Old Trafford, and it would appear that a large portion of the fanbase are getting tired of waiting for the injury-prone forward to produce the goods.
Man United fans give opinion on Anthony Martial
Several Red Devils supporters took to Twitter during the game to express their disappointment at his display, with descriptions ranging from "a shell of a player he once was," to "he looks like he's never played football before" and "his locker looks completely empty."
In contrast, United fans appeared to be impressed with Rasmus Hojlund, after the Danish forward came on for his club debut in place of Martial.
The 20-year-old looked a strong physical presence and while he didn't have any major chances, he appeared to slot in as a focal point in the Man United attack.
United are beaten in north London.#MUFC || #ARSMUN
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 3, 2023
Dramatic finish at the Emirates
After Arsenal dominated the opening exchanges, Marcus Rashford opened the scoring against the run of play on 27 minutes, before Martin Odegaard equalised for the home side just 100 seconds later.
The second half was dominated by contentious VAR decisions, after the decision to award Arsenal a penalty for a foul by Aaron Wan-Bissaka on Kai Havertz was overturned, before a late Alejandro Garnacho goal for United was ruled offside.
Deep into stoppage time, Declan Rice fired in his first goal for Arsenal, before Gabriel Jesus added a third, leaving United to rue a defeat that looked like a victory just moments earlier.
