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In his first major interview since joining Manchester United, Anthony Martial insists he does get angry on the pitch despite his mellow persona, and says he is a striker first and foremost. DAngelo Russell Youth Jersey . Martials £36m transfer from Monaco to United in the summer was a shock to many, but the Frenchman burst on the scene with four goals in his first four games.The 20-year-old has remained cool on the pitch despite runs without a goal as Uniteds season stuttered in places, but Martial insists he can get angry when necessary. Martial has six goals in the Premier League for United Asked by Sky Sports Geoff Shreeves if people misinterpret his character due to his body language on the pitch, Martial said: I have always been that way, and peoples opinions will not change it, but one must know that when I fail to score a goal I do get angry with myself.I have always been like that and I have been told that quite a lot. Its true that everything just went very quick [when he signed for United], but I kept a cool head and focused on playing football. When Shreeves met Sterling and Martial Geoff Shreeves gives us the insight into his interviews with Anthony Martial and Raheem Sterling I have worked hard for it and today I am reaping the reward.Manager Louis van Gaal has irked some Manchester United supporters by fielding Martial on the left flank for much of the campaign. The Frenchman insists his mellow persona does not always stick He has six goals in the Premier League, four of which have come from starting on the wide positions, and while Martial insists he is a striker before anything else, he is happy to play wherever the Dutchman wants him.Foremost I am a striker, it doesnt bother me at all which position I play, when I am on the pitch I just focus on helping the team thats all. I just want to help the team, and when I score I am happier, I am a striker and thats how it goes.Martial knows a thing or two about hefty price tags, having moved from Lyon to Monaco for £5m at the age of just 17. His move to the Premier League carried more pressure, but the French international says he has relished the challenge in the division, and has nothing but praise for its physicality and competitiveness. Martials £36m transfer from Monaco to United in the summer was a shock to many The Premier League is more physically demanding than Ligue 1. I love English football, its the best in the world in my opinion, and I hope to stay here for many years to come.Its true that the atmosphere here is quite different from the one in France, people live and breathe football here, and thats what I like, every footballer wants to play in the Premier League. Is Martial better out wide? Louis van Gaal has been criticised for using Anthony Martial wide, but what do the stats tell us? In France its easy to know which team is going to win the game, where as in England anywhere you play, you know its going to be difficult.I think it made me realise how physically strong I am, I wasnt aware of it while playing for Monaco, as I wasnt playing consistently. I think the manager believes in me and I make sure I look after myself as well as my diet in order to be fit for games. United go to rivals Manchester City on Super Sunday looking to go to within a point of Manuel Pellegrinis side in the race for the top four.The Champions League places looked unlikely for Van Gaals side just weeks ago, but Manchester Citys drop in form has given them a lifeline with just under a quarter of the season remaining. Manchester United striker Anthony Martial responds to comparisons likening him to Arsenal and France legend Thierry Henry Its going to be an important game for us, and we need to win it in order to go up in the top of the table, its up to us now to make it happen by winning.There are still a few games left, if we win that game it will enables us to get to the top four.See the extended Geoff Shreeves interviews with Martial and Raheem Sterling on Super Sunday ahead of Manchester City v Manchester United on Sky Sports 1 HD from 3.30pm. Also See: Mersons predictions Giggs: Martial the model Is Martial better out wide? Darmian happy at United DAngelo Russell Swingman Jersey . Just as Montreal was settling into the first full working week of a new year, the Impact announced the appointment of their new head coach. Timofey Mozgov Womens Jersey . DAmigo scored twice in regulation and added the shootout winner as the Toronto Marlies edged the San Antonio Rampage 5-4 in American Hockey League action.http://www.nbanetsauthority.com/dangelo-russell-nets-jersey-c-20/ . William Carrier opened the scoring for Cape Breton (6-4-2), but Andrew Ryan tied the game and Brent Andrews put the Mooseheads (8-6-0) in front for good with a short-handed goal at 13:49 of the second period. BUFFALO, N.Y. -- For once, Buffalo Sabres coach Dan Bylsma couldnt complain about his teams lack of offense.Anders Nilsson stopped 46 shots, plus three more in the shootout, to stymie the Sidney Crosby-led Pittsburgh Penguins.And one goal in regulation, plus minor league call-up Cal OReillys shootout tally, were just enough for the offensively challenged Sabres to pull out a 2-1 victory Saturday night.Well, it doesnt really matter at this point in time who its against, Bylsma said. But its a win we desperately needed and against one of the better teams, if not the best team, in the league.William Carrier scored in regulation for Buffalo, which hasnt scored more than twice in 10 straight games, dating to a 3-1 win at Winnipeg on Oct. 30.In snapping an 0-4-2 skid, Buffalos victory came on the heels of a 4-1 loss to Tampa Bay on Friday after which Sabres forward Evander Kane expressed frustration about his teams lack of offense. He sarcastically said Buffalo had become the joke of the NHL because opponents needed only two goals to beat them.The difference on Saturday was the Penguins were unable to score twice.It took Pittsburgh 31 shots before Crosby beat Nilsson with a power-play goal to tie the game with 14:14 remaining in regulation.Its just one of those games where you leave feeling like you deserve better, said Crosby, who scored his 12th of the season and the 350th goal of his career. Ultimately, we have to find a way to bury a few chances. ... But he made some good saves. You have to give him credit.Pittsburgh has alternated losses and wins over its past five games since a 9-2-2 start, and was coming off a 3-2 overtime win at the New York Islanders on Friday night.The Penguins also lost to Buffalo for the first time in 10 meetings, since a 4-2 loss at Pittsburgh on April 23, 2013.Nilsson was solid in making just his second start in 11 games, and first since a 41-save performance in a 2-1 overtime loss to New Jersey on Nov. 11.Nilssons toughest saves came during overtime.A minute in, he kicked out his right pad to stop Phil Kessels drive from the right circle. A few seconds later, Nilsson squeezed his riight arm just in time to trap Trevor Daleys shot. Timofey Mozgov Jersey. is best save came with 2:55 left in overtime, when he kicked out his left pad at the last moment to foil Kris Letang on a breakaway.After stopping Crosby and Evgeni Malkin on Pittsburghs first two shootout attempts, Nilsson sealed the win by stopping Letangs attempt to beat him through the legs.Obviously, they do have some very esteemed guys and some very good players in their lineup, Nilsson said. I tried to be as patient as possible and let them make the first move and try to make the save. And today I got lucky and was able to do that.OReilly scored on Buffalos third attempt by breaking up the right wing before cutting to the front of the net and beating Marc-Andre Fleury with a snap shot to the glove side.The goal came on the same day OReilly was called up from Buffalos AHL affiliate in Rochester. And it wasnt lost on Bylsma that OReilly has an established reputation for being a shootout specialist.OReilly has scored on six of 13 shootout attempts, with three of them game-deciding goals.Fleury was otherwise solid in stopping 32 shots through overtime.He was particularly sharp 2 minutes into the third period, when he got his glove up to stop Kanes shot from the left circle. Fleury then got across to his left to bat down Brian Giontas off-balance shot from the slot.Game notes Crosby has 15 goals and 50 points in 32 career games against Buffalo. ... Penguins forward Patric Hornqvist missed his second game with a concussion. Coach Mike Sullivan said Hornqvist skated on his own earlier in the day, but there was no timetable yet for his return. ... Aside from OReilly, the Sabres recalled forward Cole Schneider from Rochester. OReilly was the AHLs scoring leader with 18 points (three goals, 15 assists), and Schneider was tied for second with 17 (seven goals, 10 assists). ... 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