Paul Pogba is back. The Frenchman made his first start for Manchester United since September, and it was worth the wait.
The Frenchman played 79 minutes as United eased to victory over Sheffield United.
His compatriot Anthony Martial stole the show with a hat-trick, as United got back to winning ways.
Pogba started a little slowly and became more dominant as the game went on.
It was a comfortable game for him, with his partnership with Bruno Fernandes clicking, with Nemanja Matic impressive too.
A star is re-born
This was great to watch. We know what Paul Pogba is capable of, we just haven’t seen it regularly enough.
Now the 27-year-old is part of a United attack surrounded by quality, and better equipped to succeed than at any time before.
He really looked to be enjoying his football, and could have scored when he went on a mazy run into the penalty area, before Martial nicked the ball off him.
Pogba created four chances in the win, more than any United player, and touched the ball 89 times in 79 minutes.
Any time you can get a player as Pogba involved this frequently, the team is primed to win the game.
Pogba may be rested for the FA Cup quarter-final at the weekend, with a trip to Brighton in the Premier League following.
Having him available at all is a fantastic option to have. We have missed him badly at times.
Reaction
Here is a look at how supporters reacted on social media to Pogba’s performance…
- Jurgen Klinsmann thinks nobody can ‘change’ something Bruno Fernandes does as player, including Michael Carrick
- Italian press claim Man Utd have made contact for Rafael Leao, as Iliman Ndiaye added to shortlist
- Man Utd ready to offer another extension after sealing permanent future of Michael Carrick’s staff
- Sir Jim Ratcliffe can take advantage of Man Utd takeover clause as Glazer family considers sale
- Tom Heaton makes the same point as Mainoo and Maguire after finalising Man Utd contract extension
- Ederson will pass Man Utd test with flying colours after ‘mental strength’ revelation
- Man Utd make Brentford’s Igor Thiago an exception in search for new striker
- Diogo Dalot names ex-Man Utd teammate whose ‘influence’ altered his entire career more so than Bruno Fernandes
- Why Glazer unrest won’t force Man Utd exit
Receive a digest of our best United content each week direct to your mailbox
