We’ve written a lot about Chido Obi-Martin since he opted out of Arsenal and offers a place in Mikel Arteta’s training sessions. In a few months at United’s academy as the all-time leading scorer in Premier League 2 history, the 17-year-old was called up to the first team by Ruben Amorim. On Friday, the Danish player saved United’s honour.
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Manchester United players and Amorim were put on the plane to Malaysia the day after the final loss, had the trip not been planned in April, we would have thought it was a “penalty trip”. Anyway, the United supporters in Malaysia and visitors were ecstatic to see their great heroes.
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Two days ago, United lost 1-0 to ASEAN All-Stars, on Friday the Premier League club was going up against Hong Kong.
It was the home team who scored first, already after 19 minutes. United fans probably thought this was going to be another loss for their Premier League idols.
Then United brought on Obi-Martin in the second half, the 17-year-old only needed a minute to open his goal account for the club’s first team with a delicious goal.
Rasmus Højlund started the game without a net knowledge, the five years younger compatriot showed how it can be done.
Eight minutes before the end, the young striker followed up with a header on a lovely cross from Mason Mount.
After this, Ayden Heaven scored another goal for United, the holiday started with a 1-3 victory.
We are looking forward to following Obi-Martin through the preseason and into the coming season – we guess there is more betting on the Danish striker.
