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Why is Man Utd’s Lisandro Martinez wearing a headband against Arsenal?

MANCHESTER UNITED are taking on Arsenal right now in the Premier League.

For the first time since his return from the World Cup with Argentina, Lisandro Martinez is in United's starting lineup in the league.

Mateta and Martinez's battle for the ball resulted in the latter's bandage
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Mateta and Martinez's battle for the ball resulted in the latter's bandageCredit: Getty

But he's already been in the wars.

It's been a feisty affair already in London, and United need a win to keep up the pace with rivals Man City and today's opponents.

Eagle-eyed viewers will be able to spot that the former Ajax man is already sporting a bandage around his head at the Emirates.

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Why is Lisandro Martinez wearing a headband?

During United's 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace on Wednesday, he was involved in an incident at Selhurst Park.

He started the game well by nicking the ball of Jean-Philippe Mateta, who got himself into a promising position.

But Mateta got back him back very quickly soon after.

As the Palace striker came short to receive a bouncing ball, Martinez followed.

However, the Argentine was greeted with a stiff elbow the head as Mateta controlled the ball and moved it on to his team-mates.

Martinez went down to the ground and received treatment for several minutes before United's treatment team wrapped a bandage around his head.

Martinez is back up and playing, however, and will be in some battle with Mateta all evening it seems.

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