Anthony Martial had to pull Bruno Fernandes up for not providing him with a single assist on Manchester United’s pre-season tour as the team flew back from Australia.Martial, whose Old Trafford future was in serious doubt this summer following an underwhelming loan spell at Sevilla last season, impressed new manager Erik ten Hag and the club’s fans with his eye-catching pre-season performances.The French striker, who has been with United since 2015, scored in his side’s victories over Liverpool, Melbourne Victory and Crystal Palace.Martial is now expected to start the 2022-23 season as Man Utd’s first-choice centre-forward unless Cristiano Ronaldo makes a U-turn on his desire to leave the club.BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - MAY 07: Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United looks on during warm up for the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester United at American Express Community Stadium on May 07, 2022 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Martial and Fernandes' conversation before tour started

Before United’s pre-season tour began, Martial asked Fernandes to “give me some assists please” while on the plane to Thailand.

“I will for sure, man,” Fernandes replied. “You know that we have that connection.”

The Portuguese midfielder was right with his prediction that Martial would be back scoring goals, but he was unable to deliver on his assists promise.

Martial reminds Fernandes of his pre-tour promise

And Martial reminded his teammate about this on the flight home from Australia.

“Here we are again with Tony Martial,” Fernandes said. “The guy of the tour. The man who scores loads of goals for us. How was the tour for you, Anthony? Did you like it?”

Martial replied: “It was very good but… you didn’t give me one assist!”

Fernandes said: “You’re right, you know why? I’m putting everything on the league!”

That answer was good enough for Martial, who chuckled before saying: “I like that!”

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There’s a clear bromance between Martial and Fernandes. United fans will be hoping the pair can combine for many goals under Ten Hag this season.

Fernandes also caught up with several other teammates on the plane journey home, including two young stars of the tour: Zidane Iqbal and Charlie Savage.

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There appears to be a feel-good factor in the United camp again. The team have two more pre-season friendlies left (against Atletico Madrid on July 30, and Rayo Vallecano one day later at Old Trafford) before their first competitive fixture of the new campaign against Brighton on August 7.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 19: Manchester United Manager Erik ten Hag looks on prior to the Pre-Season Friendly match between Manchester United and Crystal Palace at Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 19, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

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