LISANDRO MARTINEZ confronted Everton’s Neal Maupay in a moment that Manchester United fans are loving.
The Red Devils secured a 2-0 victory over the Toffees as they made it back-to-back wins since last week’s damaging loss at Newcastle.
Referee Michael Oliver had been casting an eye over both teams before Maupay decided to get involved Credit: TikTok / @strettyend
Don’t mess with our Licha 😂🇦🇷 @_strettyend
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While the attacking football on display delighted fans, they also seemed equally happy at Martinez once again establishing his authority on the pitch.
The centre-back, nicknamed “The Butcher”, did no harm to his hardman image as he took issue with Maupay in a clip that is doing the rounds among United fans.
Referee Michael Oliver called over Martinez and Everton sub Tom Davies in the second-half during a stoppage in the game.
But Maupay then intervenes and attempts to pull Martinez away.
The Argentine immediately pushes the striker away and gestures at him dismissively after his rude interaction.
The Everton man shoves him back but almost immediately appears to recognise his mistake.
He slowly walks away as Martinez menacingly follows him.
With his tail between his legs, Maupay retreats further away from Martinez as the pair continue to exchange verbals.
Man United fans were loving the 25-year-old’s ability to strike fear into his opponents.
One supporter joked: “Maupay didn’t wanna see tomorrow I guess.”
Another fan, who added an ‘axe’ emoji to their tweet, said: “I was like ‘Licha is the WRONG person to be pushing from this United side.’
“Licha looked like he honestly wanted to chop Maupay’s head off.”
And another happy United fan added: “Martinez schooled him.”
Martinez’s tough-tackling style has seen fans and teammates brand him “The Butcher” at Old Trafford.
Since his signing last summer, he has formed a fantastic partnership with Raphael Varane despite some initial criticism from pundits that he would not be able to deal with life in the Premier League.
SOURCE: thesun.co.uk
