Man United's Lisandro Martinez names Gabriel Jesus as his toughest Premier League player

• Lisandro Martinez has come up against some of the best forwards in the Premier League
• However, the Man United centre-back contends Gabriel Jesus is the toughest he has faced
• Jesus, who has a blistering start to life after he joined Arsenal, is currently out injured
• The Brazilian scored five goals in his first eight appearances for Arsenal

Manchester United centre-back Lisandro Martinez has named Arsenal forward as his toughest Premier League player.

Despite previous criticism, Martinez has gone on to become a revelation at Old Trafford since his summer move to the English topflight.

The Argentina international signed for United from Ajax in a £57 million transfer deal.

According to Metro UK, there were fears the 25-year-old could struggle in the Premier League due to his height.

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However, Martinez has managed to silence his critics with his impressive performance and has since established himself as an integral squad member of Erik ten Hag's team.

Martinez names his toughest opponent

His presence in the Premier League has seen him come up against some of the finest players in the division.

Tottenham talisman Harry Kane and Man City ace Erling Haaland are some of the top strikers the Argentine has faced.

However, in an interview with The Telegraph, Martinez disclosed that Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus is the toughest opponent he has faced in the EPL.

Meanwhile, Jesus has missed the better part of the second half of the 2022/23 season through injury.

The Brazilian hit the ground running when he joined the Gunners from Manchester City last summer.

The £45m arrival scored five goals in his first eight appearances for Arsenal.

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Sports Brief had earlier reported that Martinez strongly hinted he preferred a defensive partnership with Victor Lindelof, in the absence of Raphael Varane.

These latest comments will come as a blow to Englishman Harry Maguire, who has pretty much lost his place in United’s starting XI.

Martinez collaborated with Lindelof in the heart of United’s defence on Wednesday for the EFL Cup semi final first leg against Nottingham Forest.