SAY IT TO MY FACE PAUL

Martinez makes mockery of critics

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WHEN Paul Scholes was previewing the Manchester derby with his old mate Nicky Butt, he raised the prospect of Lisandro Martinez having to deal with Erling Haaland.

Scholes simply puffed out his cheeks in mock exasperation, implying the contest would be a one-sided affair - and not in the Manchester United man's favour.

Butt joined in the fun as he added: “Haaland would pick Martinez up and run with him.”

Former teammate Scholes laughed and said: “He'd score then throw him in the net.”

Alas, it did not materialise.

And after Martinez - with the help of central defensive partner Harry Maguire - had dominated Haaland to such an extent the City striker was subbed by Pep Guardiola, the Argentine made his feelings clear on the flak that so often comes from ex-United players.