Man Utd's Anthony Martial shoots down comparisons with Arsenal legend Thierry Henry

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Anthony Martial insists he's far from becoming the next Thierry Henry

MANCHESTER UNITED new boy Anthony Martial has rejected comparisons with Arsenal legend Thierry Henry.

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The France international arrived at Old Trafford from Monaco in the summer for an initial £36million, which could rise to £58m.

His impressive start at United - scoring four goals in his opening seven appearances - has led to comparisons with compatriot Henry.

But the 19-year-old forward has distanced himself from any similarities, insisting they 'do not have the same characteristics'.

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Henry is Arsenal's all-time record goalscorer, with 228 goals for the Premier League giants during two stints in north London.

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Anthony Martial has bagged four goals for Manchester United this season

"I know this is a very great player who is a legend in England," Martial told French TV channel BFM. "I don't think we have the same characteristics. Thierry Henry is Thierry Henry.

"I still have everything to prove. By continuing to work, I will try to reach his level but I am still very far off."

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