Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was eager to highlight Anthony Martial's clever stepover for Jesse Lingard's goal in victory over Newcastle United on Saturday.

Solskjaer praised Martial's effort when asked about Paul Pogba's Premier League record seven assists this season.

He stated: "Paul's come back in good shape. He's worked really hard over the summer. He came back lean and fit. But… what's an assist? A square pass to Bruno and Bruno hits the top corner or when Paul plays a great pass through and Mason runs past [the defender]?

"Paul's always been a top passer of the ball, we know that. He's one of the best passers in European football. He's probably not got the assists from his best passes this season, so… I don't count assists at all.

"That's just a social media thing, for you, the media. Paul's played well that's for sure. I would give Anthony Martial an assist for Jesse's [Lingard's goal v Newcastle]. The way he leaves the ball, like Yorke and Cole… there are just so many more important stats in football."