Anthony Martial has started the season in good fashion (Picture: Getty)

Former Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves believes Anthony Martial has changed this season and is ‘more direct, more positive’ than ever before.

The Frenchman was sensational during his debut campaign at Old Trafford but struggled in his second term in the north-west.

Martial has shared a starting berth with Marcus Rashford at the start of this season but he appears rejuvanted and has four goals in seven appearances so far.

His performances have been in stark contrast to last season and Hargreaves believes Martial has changed.

Martial has four goals so far this season (Picture: Getty)

‘He’s more direct, more positive,’ Hargreaves told BT Sport.

‘He’s got four in seven. That’s a great return. But he really is a diamond.’

Martial starts in United’s clash with CSKA Moscow and Mourinho will be hoping to make it two wins from two in the Russian capital.

United face Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Saturday and Martial will again face competition from Rashford for a starting spot.

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