Lisandro Martinez redeems himself.

Central defender Lisandro Martinez contributed to Manchester United's 3-2 victory over Arsenal at the Emirates in the 23rd round of the Premier League on the morning of January 26th.

Martinez scored an own goal before joining Maguire in helping to stabilize the Manchester United defense.

Before kick-off, Martinez became the center of attention when two former Manchester United legends questioned his form, especially after his unimpressive performance against Manchester City. Both Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt argued that the Argentinian center-back needed to prove his character and consistency if he wanted to remain a key player in the Red Devils' defense. The pressure intensified when Arsenal scored an early opening goal due to a mistake by Martinez.

In the situation leading to the goal, Martinez failed to react decisively when facing Jurrien Timber. Instead of proactively intercepting the ball, he allowed the opponent to close in, causing the ball to bounce off his foot and fly straight into the net, leaving goalkeeper Senne Lammens helpless.

However, Martinez's reaction after that mistake was noteworthy. The former Ajax star didn't collapse or lose confidence. On the contrary, he played with his familiar intensity but still maintained his composure. Martinez constantly pushed forward to contest the ball, actively intercepted Arsenal's attacks, and wasn't afraid to take risks with forward passes.

Martinez put in a strong effort against Arsenal. Photo: Reuters .

Martinez's ability to initiate attacks from the back became a bright spot in a game where MU were forced to push forward in search of an equalizer. He finished the match with 11 successful through passes, a number that clearly shows his significant influence in stretching Arsenal's defense and creating constant pressure on the opposing backline.

With his recent performance, Martinez proved that he is not the type of player who easily gives up in the face of mistakes. Instead of avoiding them, he confronted the pressure with a strong fighting spirit and a responsible performance.

That was also the most convincing answer for Scholes, Butt, and anyone else who still doubted the value of the Argentinian center-back at Manchester United.

Highlights Arsenal 2-3 Manchester United: In the early hours of January 26th, MU continued to surprise by defeating Arsenal 3-2 at the Emirates Stadium in the 23rd round of the Premier League.

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