Man United boss Louis van Gaal slams 'stupid' Anthony Martial

The Dutchman hit out at Martial's handball which led to the home side being awarded a penalty after just 15 minutes.

David De Gea saved Roman Eremenko's spot-kick but couldn't stop Seydou Doumbia converting the rebound.


The former Monaco striker atoned for his error by equalising after 65 minutes, heading in Antonio Valencia's cross.

GETTYAnthony Martial gave away a penalty before scoring United's equaliser

GETTYAnthony Martial is congratulated by his team-mates after scoring their equaliser

"It was a stupid reaction from Anthony but before that maybe it was offside, I don't know," Van Gaal said.

"I thought it was offside, but I don't know. It was close. But the reaction, it's the first time that he did it and there always has to be a first time, but for us it was unlucky because I think we controlled the game.