Craig is spot on, Stevie pigeon-holed himself into a bad hot take and now he's stuck 😂

Not only is Martinez a brick wall defensively, his ability to ping a pass is class.

What I love about Martinez is his ability to get the crowd going with a tackle, we were bad in games and then Vidic was able to do that and we’d go on to win

Stevie had me dying at the ‘only started 4 of the last 8’ to knock Martinez as if he wasn’t suspended for the 1st leg and we haven’t played 10 games in the last month 😂

I like this new Craig. Becoming a low key Utd fan from huge hater. ETH performing miracles on and off the pitch 🤣

FINALLY. I can actually start taking you guys seriously again now that someone recognizes everything Martinez has brought to this team. He’s an unbelievable player, and he’s in the top 5 for aerial dual percentages in the league, even at 3ft2 or however small you guys made him out to be.

Liverpool supporter can’t admit when class is class whenever it’s a Manchester player

Martinez has started 5 out of the last 8 games, he missed the Barca first leg due to suspension and was rested (along with Varane) for Leeds away and Reading in the FA Cup. Nicol is clueless as usual

Craig pressing the buttons lol I like this 😂 Martinez a Beast !

Does Stevie still have an agenda against martinez

This was Disgusting from Stevie. He has been absolutely BRILLIANT

I can't believe I am saying this but Craig wayyy more pragmatic and accepting of Martinez than any other pundit. He has given the credit where it was due. No agenda like Stevie.

"Lisandro only played half the games"? *WHAT* ? So now he's just gonna lie lmao! Martinez just missed 2-3 games after his WC celebration but almost played every other game this season.

If you’re a fan of Man United, you know just got CLASS Licha has been since day one. If you’ve watched our games he’s not been less than a 7/10 at all and it’s usually straight masterclasses from him. Unbelievable signing

For the record, Manchester United have played 11 matches since Jan 18th, 2023; Lisandro Martinez has appeared in 9 of them, playing the full 90 mins in 8 of those matches. He was suspended for the first leg of the Barcelona tie in Europa League, and rested w/ Varane in the FA Cup vs Reading. Stevie Nicol is a clown.

Martinez has played 22 out of 24 PL matches…..

I'm loving Craig at the moment 😂 Martinez has been doing great and he had a few games off because of the World Cup final

Martinez has been excellent

Part of the reason our back line is healthy rn is because ten hags ability to rest his cb. Varane plays with Maguire or shaw half the games and the Martinez plays with lindeloff the other. Big games we play both cuz they're mint. Great coaches rotate and eth is exactly that. Stevie knows this or hasn't been paying attention to the backline or he just doesn't want to acknowledge when he is wrong

Lisandro is one off best CBs in the World without a doubt

Martinez walks into Liverpool's defense easily, and the only times he doesn't play is if Ten Hag, wants to rest him or Varane for bigger games. I swear martinez has played most of the games aswell.

These days watching Steve Nicol praise United’s performances despite all the reluctance in the world is what I tune in for on this channel. Can’t wait for the moment when we win the League title, either this season or the next, and I can watch Steve fumble about his words, as we knock Liverpool, once again, “off their fu*king perch!!”😂

Martinez has been a revelation. The buy of the season. He is simply magnificent and not only is Nicol is absolutely wrong, but Stewart Robsons assessment essentially dammed Martinez with faint praise.

Stevie has lost it 😂

Martine is an absolute class player- if only everyone had his passion and determination to do their jobs to the best of their abilities

Stevie. Out of 39 games Man Utd have played Martinez has played 33.

Lisandro has been insanely good.. solid

Once again, every Manu fan knows how important Lisandro has been almost every game he played, in fact in this last game, he hold the Fort that first half even offensively with his passes. They still do not WANT to acknowledge it, just because the whole media had the too short agenda when he was signed, Lisandro is a generational defender ...he wasn't even remotely as bad as they said in those two first games, his positional game always was and will be amazing and for christ sake, he has a wand in his left foot, he has the composure and technical ability to not feel intimidated at any situation, and he is way above the talent required for his role, he is a extremely technical midfielder playing CB. Bar Craig, the rest of English media it's just bitter I can admit I jumped the trigger...in fact just watch him in vids in Defensa y Justicia, Ajax, he has been always an extraordinary footballer

While it is ridiculous to see Stevie refused to give Lisandro his props... I gotta respect a man who just refuses, To change his mind or opinion even when it's obvious that hes wrong

The salt off Stevie could cover all the Beaches in the world

Let's not forget Arteta is 3 years in and for ETH, everytime he plays away in the EPL - its his first time in that particular ground 👀

How amazing is Stevie’s sad face while Craig talks 😂😂😂😂😂 he knows his club are back to dipping the bins again

Craig burley is so uncomfortable while praising United. Look at his face 😂

How can Stevie still not rate him after all the performances he's put in

Martinez literally has the 4th most minutes played for United in all comps this season😂

Love watching the passionate debate between Craig and Stevie. Well done ESPN!

Did he say lack of pace for Martinez 😂😂

Omg Craig praising United tells you how good united as been

Lisandro Martinez and Varane have been great! Martinez having no height is a ridiculous argument. Guy has heart, high work rate and makes great passes to the guys forward. That is not replaceable.

Is Stevie blind? Lol. Martinez has been excellent

Stewart Robson absolutely nailed it ... Once Ten Hag showed Ronaldo whose boss , the players had to fall in line and follow the system . Once that happen, the only way is up !!

Other than an irrational hatred of Martinez, what is it that Stevie, Souness and Carragher all have in common? 🤔

ESPN pundits have had some bad takes about United players. But what I love about this situation is that under ten Hag its going to be rubbed in their faces every single week for years and there’s nothing they can do 😂 Their only comeback in a few years when we’re winning everything will be “yeah well they spent a lot of money”. Hope you enjoyed the last 10 years Stevie because we’re Manchester United and we’re never gonna stop! 😂

First time I've seen Craig and Stevie in a genuine squabble. Enjoyed that.

I still can't get over Craig Burley talking so positively about United 🤣

I watch Stevie just to enjoy seeing how ridiculous someone can be while arguing. If you say him a pundit, I am outta here.

Martinez is the best cb in the world atm

been waiting for this reaction since last night😂😂😂this panel always against Utd...l remember in Jan when Craig said Utd only beat small teams 🤣

don't know what games steve nicol has being watching but martinez is amazing

So Stevie is going to lie now, he missed 2/3 games after World Cup . Other than that he has okayed every game

Steve Nicol has clearly got dementia if he doesn't think Martinez is a class centre half.

Hahaha good on Craig for calling Steve Nicol out on Licha. What a player he has been.

Stevie is salty 😂 martinez has been excellent one of the best CB in the prem… can’t say the same about any Liverpool defender HALA MADRID 🤣🤣🤣

People are saying no Pedri or gavi they literally put a middle 3 or busquets,de jong and kessie which better than most midfield in Europe and it’s not like they put a kid in when dembele is out they literally have raphina and fati who are good players

Lisandro Martinez's long pass to Luke Shaw is what helped create the opportunity for the second goal. His ability and courage to pick a pass and progress play from defense is exceptional. The last minute tackles?....Come on Stevie!!

For someone who kept banging up how proud Ronaldo is, Stevie's pride is incredible, he just can't accept he was wrong.....

Nicole is so funny. He doesnt know how to hate on Man U so he picks on a short defender (one of our best players)for no reason😂😂😂😂😂 so salty 😂

Stevie Nichol wakes up at 6:02 am every morning. He, with difficulty, sits upright in his bed. Moves the heavy blanket from his shoulders and says: "Lisandro Martinez is not a great player Lisandro Martinez is not a great player Lisandro Martinez is not a great player Lisandro Martinez is not a great player Lisandro Martinez is not a great player He cannot be a great player, whatsoever." Stevie opens his eyes, smiles and then goes to the loo for a pee.

One aspect people overlook when talking about Martinez is that the guy has the passing range of a freaking midfielder. His long passes are on point

To anyone who is still trying to downplay Martinez, he will continue to prove you wrong. He has been an absolute revelation for Utd and is half of one of the best CB partnerships in Europe right now.

Stevie making himself look like a idiot with this Martinez take.

credit to burley for being able to admit the obvious which stevie cant

They were Weakened 😂 the excuses we are missing Eriksen, Martial not fully fit antony not mctom especially in the first leg we whooped them up and didn’t their 5 of our starters on any given day.. so important to get Wout his praise !!!! He’s been ballin for us not getting goals yet. Ur doing absolutely everything full hearted for the squad … licha s the absolute baller would play for any world class club in the world… he hadn’t payed bc he was celebrating his World Cup win you totter … and after that had to get Shaw ready for the first leg bc he was banned simple as you absolute wrench of a commentator gonna start putting you in the camp with soiness Stevie

Say you're an ex-Liverpool player without actually saying it! Glad Craig held it down despite the hate!

I'm never been a person to ove HYPE players like many in this day and age, but I must say STEVIE is having a mare to the point that even his homeboy Craig can clearly see it. I agree, sometimes Martinez does dive in too early,but for the most part he covers most the areas of defending to a high level.

Honestly i love this team. Its so much fun, so much down to earth personality. Stevie Nichol is my fav. Nadim and jules and shaka and frank.

I don’t understand these pundits when they say no pedri, gavi, demebele. Common guys united are playing without Eriksen and their main centre forward Martial. Now we can complain about Martial not being good enough and all that but you guys needs to recognize united are playing without their main centre forward who is injured. I don’t see Eth complaining about people injured and not available so why these guys especially Ale.

stevie is just looking like a fool now

Very professional by stevie he hasnt played half the games in the last 8. When you know he starts in the final and is one of the 1st on the team sheet.

Stevie is too arrogant to admit he was wrong about Martinez. We don't need him to affirm how great Martinez is. Martinez returned late from the world cup and did not play because of that! At least Stevie should do some basic homework. This is what I hate with these so called analyst. They get paid a lot of money but make basic mistakes.

Can we talk about the underdogs in that match Garnacho and Varane they were rock solid

Oh remember not long ago stevie and Craig was scoffing at casemiro saying he came for the money 😅

ETH ❤️ I love this manager ❤️

Steve!! Craig is right. Martinez has been perfect!!!

Steve got caught out Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaahahaha🤣🤣🤣

Lisandro missed two premier league match out of 24

Stevie just stop Martinez is a great defender in the PL Just drop it It’s getting boring

stevie is comin off as ridiculous, martinez is an absolute rock

Such haters 😂 0 analysis. Martinez has been one of the best in the prem this season

"Has not played half the games" 22 PL Games, 1 FA Cup Game, 4 League Cup Games and 7 EL Games... I guess Steve Nicol is pretty bad at maths

Steve cant accept that Liverpool got hammered by Real Madrid while Man Utd beat Barcelona. Go home and cry poor Stevie

We all kept waiting for lisandro to get exposed and he never did. Sure against the likes of haaland he would get physically dominated but so would varane or any other cbs if haaland get a run on you. The positive, he defends wide areas as well as anybody, his man marking is absolutely top class. I dont even need to mention his ability on the ball.

The uefa cup a waste of time oke.... But against Barcalona nr 1 in la liga makes it a whole different game.. Nicol cant adapt to that thought so it seems.

Stevie Nichol is a prime example of pundits who comment without watching the game. Anybody who watched not more than 15 minutes of Lisandro Martinez play wouldn’t blabber like Stevie. He has been a ROCK in the Man United defense!

There's not a single Liverpool defender who holds a candle to Martinez this season. Stevie's head is buried so far up his own rear end it's hilarious.

Thank you for mentioning Steve McLaren, don’t understate the role he can lay and is playing. The back room staff have done a great job also.

Stevie arguing like a child against Martinez brilliance so far is hilarious 😂😂😂

Psst! It's okay to change your opinion you know, Stevie. We've all done it millions of times as fans. You don't need to praise him to a world class level, just admit he's playing well. That's all.

They hate it here 😂

Last few years we have faced: Atleti, Sevilla, Villarreal, Grenada, Valencia, Real Sociedade, Barcelona and now Betis.

Burley's tune has slowly started to change. I think Mr Ten Hag commands a level of respect,to say the least

Everyone talks about how removing Cristiano chsnged ManU game while they forget 2 more important things. Benching Maguire and signing Casamiro. It wasn't the removal of Cristiano alone. it's those 2 things too.

If Martinez was a liverpool player, Stevie would be kissing his

Stevie Nicol has been watching the back of his TV all season. Smh

Gotta have Bruce's perspective before I complete mine lol

Stevie can heap praise on everyone except Martinez 🤦

Thank you Craig

Wild, even Jamie Carragher admitted to being wrong about Martinez before Stevie. For shame my man.

He is the best CB rn

Arteta took 3 years. Eth took 6 months. Happy time for both clubs.