The Red Devils remain in fifth place after the 3-0 triumph Wednesday at Old Trafford in
"It is my first career hat trick," Martial told MUTV after the match. "I hope to have more. The team was very good today. It was a very good game. We had a lot of chances so I'm happy."
Martial doubled the Red Devils' lead just before halftime. United midfielder Paul Pogba sent a short pass into the box for right back Aaron Wan-Bissaka in that exchange. Wan-Bissaka then sent a pass to the middle of the box. Martial ran onto the pass and ripped another short shot by Moore in the 44th minute.
The Red Devils took the 2-0 lead into the break before Martial completed his first hat trick midway through the second act. Martial received a pass above the Sheffield box on that play.
He then made a pass to his left to find Rashford for a give-and-go. Rashford split the defense and found his teammate who was six yards away from the net. Martial finished the play with a short chip over Moore to find the net.
"I am especially happy for Anthony scoring his first hat trick," Reds midfielder
"It is important for every striker for confidence. I am happy that our strikers are in good condition and for me Anthony was man of the match. He used almost every chance he had to score. Let us see in the future what he can do for us but I am happy for him and congratulations to him."
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