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Man Utd manager Jose Mourinho: This is why I started Anthony Martial
JOSE MOURINHO says he hopes Anthony Martial's lack of games this season will help his side.
Man United Anthony Martial scores impressive last minute goal
Martial produced an impressive performance against Burnley with a well taken goal and assist.
And he was rewarded with a start in the Manchester derby this evening.
When asked about his team selection ahead of the match, Mourinho said the decision to play the Frenchman was a combination of strategy and reward.
Manchester United forward Anthony Martial
He said: "He had a good performance [against Burnley]. He hasn't had the accumulation of matches. He's not played many matches during the season especially 90 minutes.
"So he has to be in a good condition.
"[And] of course we want Martial and Rashford both fresh in this match to try and give us solutions."
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