Man United's Martinez stretchered off with another knee injury

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez was in tears as he was carried off on a stretcher with a left knee injury during Manchester United's Premier League loss to Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Martinez sustained the injury as he stretched to make a challenge on Palace forward Ismaila Sarr in the 76th minute. He writhed in pain and was given a lengthy period of treatment as teammates watched on with concern.

The 27-year-old Martinez was crying as he left the field at Old Trafford to applause from United fans.

United lost the game 2-0.

Martinez had an injury-hit campaign last season, including time out with knee ligament damage and a foot problem.

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