Fans praise “brilliant” Paul Pogba after City masterclass

Fans praise “brilliant” Paul Pogba after City masterclass

Manchester United fans have taken to Twitter to praise Paul Pogba after his Man of the Match display versus Manchester City at the weekend.

The Frenchman was on-hand to score twice in a dramatic turnaround for Jose Mourinho’s side which saw them come from two goals behind to beat City 3-2 at The Etihad.

The hosts went into the game knowing a victory would secure them the Premier League title, and got off to a flying start when Vincent Kompany gave them the lead with 25 minutes gone.


And Pep Guardiola’s men looked to have secured all three points and the title only five minutes later when midfielder Ilkay Gundogan produced a fine turn and finish in a crowded United penalty area to double their advantage.

A dejected United looked a defeated side going into half-time, however it was Pogba who inspired his side to produce one of the season’s most unlikely and memorable turnarounds.

The former Juventus star halved City’s lead eight minutes into the second half when he finished off a fine team move, and was at it again 90 seconds later when he headed home to level the scores.

The remarkable turnaround was complete when an un-marked Chris Smalling steered home Alexis Sanchez’s free-kick on 69 minutes.

Pogba has had a hit-and-miss season with Jose Mourinho seemingly unable to find his most profitable position in the United midfield, however his display on Saturday afternoon was certainly one of his best since joining the club as a world record signing back in the summer of 2016.

Speaking after the win, Pogba said: “To be honest, I didn’t want to lose against City,” the midfielder told Sky Sports. “Last year, I still have it in my mind.

“Played at City, if they win they are champions against Manchester United. For all the fans it would be like death.

“To lose against Manchester City and to see them celebrate in their own stadium, I couldn’t let this happen, to be honest.”