Collyer was introduced to the game for Manuel Ugarte in the second half and the 21-year-old has enjoyed a fine start to 2025. Bruno Fernandes lavished Collyer with praise after United's win against Rangers and Martinez became the latest senior player to compliment the academy product.

The centre-back’s long pass to Amad earned United a hard-fought victory in the Manchester derby in mid-December, and he opened the scoring against Liverpool in an exhausting draw at Anfield. His goal against Fulham followed his late assist for Fernandes against Rangers in the Europa League.

Ruben Amorim ’s side were comfortably beaten by Brighton last weekend and they sit 13th in the Premier League table. A late winner against Rangers in midweek has lifted the mood somewhat, but there has been little for United to get excited about and significant recruitment in the final week of the transfer window appear unlikely.

Lisandro Martinez wins it for Ruben Amorim in a less-than-eventful game at Craven Cottage 👏 One United star dropped a 4/10 display, though 😬

Lisandro Martinez’s deflected 78th-minute strike earned Manchester United a hard-fought and much-needed victory at Fulham. Centre-back Martinez, who set up Bruno Fernandes’ stoppage-time winner in United’s 2-1 win over Rangers in the Europa League on Thursday,

Rasmus Hojlund totally anonymous but Lisandro Martinez brings calm - Man United up to 12th in the Premier League after narrow win

Lisandro Martinez's deflected, long range strike secured all three points for Manchester United as Ruben Amorim's side searches for consistency in the Premier League.