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Dominic Booth

Marcus Rashford sends Anthony Martial message after Manchester United goal-scoring return

Manchester United's Marcus Rashford was quick to welcome teammate Anthony Martial back, as the French striker scored the winning goal on his full return from injury.

Martial, who replaced Rashford as a late substitute in the 1-1 draw with Liverpool last Sunday, started the game against Partizan Belgrade in the Europa League - with Rashford replacing him on this occasion.

And it was Martial's penalty that secured a valuable three points for United in the Serbian capital, their first away victory of the season.

Martial hadn't previously started for United since suffering a thigh strain in their 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace on August 24th and his absence coincided with a woeful run for form for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.

After the game, he posted on Instagram, saying: "It's not our best performance, but we have the three points.

"Happy to have played 60 minutes after two months of injury and scored a goal. Thanks to the fans who travelled @Manchester United."

And Rashford was one of the first to comment, replying: "Great to have you back @martial_9" with a fist-pump emoji.

(Anthony Martial Instagram @martial_9)

The chemistry between the two United forwards will be key to their revival this season. The Reds have badly lacked goals in Martial's absence, scoring just five times in the eight games he missed with injury.

Rashford found the net in the draw with Liverpool, but Martial appears the more natural option in the centre-forward position for Solskjaer's team.

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