When Anthony Martial became the surprise marquee signing by Manchester United of 2015’s summer transfer window, not many outside France knew very much about him. Anthony Martial joined Manchester United from Monaco with the highest of expectations. The Dutchman tried to offset expectations by insisting Martial had really been signed “for the next Manchester United manager.” | Martin Rickett/PA Images/Getty ImagesHaving predominantly played from the left flank up to that point in his United career, Martial was deployed centrally throughout the Covid-19-affected campaign. Two of his four Premier League goals came in just one match against Southampton, a 9–0 pile on.