He was fantastic - so much better in a fast-paced attack. I actually think Lukaku will be better in this kind of attack as well, although Rashford surely deserves a run of games.
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Fantastic today, unsurprisingly.
Nope. Pogba's positioning was one of my main points of interest today and he got pushed forward to an attacking midfielder role by our new manager's decision. He occasionally dropped off to get the ball or give a passing option, but he never switched positions.
I have always backed him. And always will. Especially when virus' like Jose try and turn fans against him.
If you were one of those that wanted him out of the club, either change your minds and get behind him, or bore off. Especially you Neville.
If you were one of those that wanted him out of the club, either change your minds and get behind him, or bore off. Especially you Neville.
Nope. He played as a #8 or LCM as he did under Mourinho. The difference was the positioning of the players around him.
You're wrong. Matic and Herrera were constantly playing behind him. I'll keep on observing him under Solskjaer, you'll do the same and maybe we'll agree in the future. Also in the 2 and half years under Mourinho Pogba played practically always as a no. 8/6. Today he got deployed as a 10.
No surprises here, just confirmation that he took the piss for months under Mourinho and more than deserved to be dropped. Desperate times, call for desperate measures and it turns out he's actually a really good footballer when he gives a balls and tries for more than 10 minutes a game. Clean slate, bridges mended innit'. Happy days.
He was fantastic today.
I'm not going to blame Jose entirely for Pogba's inconsistency, but he went overboard this season and tried to make him a scapegoat.
I'm not going to blame Jose entirely for Pogba's inconsistency, but he went overboard this season and tried to make him a scapegoat.
MY GUY is back.
Thank god that clown Mourinho didn’t get his way. Pogba is world class, who knew that all he needed was belief in his ability?
The free role suits him best, having him closer to the goal is also a must. His 1 touch play is wasted sitting deep.
Thank god that clown Mourinho didn’t get his way. Pogba is world class, who knew that all he needed was belief in his ability?
The free role suits him best, having him closer to the goal is also a must. His 1 touch play is wasted sitting deep.
fecked with the wrong baller i would say
Nevermind, just saw it!
Except he didn't deserve to be dropped. People have bad games, that doesn't mean they should be dropped.
Couple of weeks.
I've got my reservations about Pogba, but he played like a World Champion today. Intelligent, calm, composed... and determinant. Bravo Paul, more of this.
He's a baller...
The best player on our team (bar DDG) plain and simple. No need to look back on the past, we'll need him at this level every game now. Time to step up, no more excuses.
The best player on our team (bar DDG) plain and simple. No need to look back on the past, we'll need him at this level every game now. Time to step up, no more excuses.
He's not the Virus, he's Cobra....fellow 80's kids will get that. 
He played today like he's had a ten tonne Elephant lifted off him.
He played today like he's had a ten tonne Elephant lifted off him.
I'm not a huge fan of his, but he played very well today - even world class at times.
He started off shaky, and misplaced some easy passes and some long range ones. I think I also noticed them more because there has been so much talk of Pogba lately with questions of him stepping up or not; thus, I was disappointed after the first 15-20 minutes, mostly because they rest of the team played so well.
In the second half, however, I think he was pure class. That is the Pogba we want to see week in and week out, challenging De Bruyne for being the best CM in the league. Pogba has the potential and the ceiling. If he can find consistency under Solskjær, then he may well live up to the high expectations fans he must live under.
The thing about Pogba is that he can dribble as well as any CM out there. He can also contribute in one-twos and intricate play around the box pretty much on par with the best attacking midfielders, and his long range passing is probably the best in the world. His short passing between opponents is also excellent. His finishing and long range shooting are also very good - we just haven't seen that much of it. He is strong; he's actually pretty fast when he decides to, and he can shield the ball well - still rubbish in the air though. Combine all these attributes and he offers something no other midfielder can, but he needs to combine them on a more consistent basis. If he can do that, he will elevate the team to another level.
He started off shaky, and misplaced some easy passes and some long range ones. I think I also noticed them more because there has been so much talk of Pogba lately with questions of him stepping up or not; thus, I was disappointed after the first 15-20 minutes, mostly because they rest of the team played so well.
In the second half, however, I think he was pure class. That is the Pogba we want to see week in and week out, challenging De Bruyne for being the best CM in the league. Pogba has the potential and the ceiling. If he can find consistency under Solskjær, then he may well live up to the high expectations fans he must live under.
The thing about Pogba is that he can dribble as well as any CM out there. He can also contribute in one-twos and intricate play around the box pretty much on par with the best attacking midfielders, and his long range passing is probably the best in the world. His short passing between opponents is also excellent. His finishing and long range shooting are also very good - we just haven't seen that much of it. He is strong; he's actually pretty fast when he decides to, and he can shield the ball well - still rubbish in the air though. Combine all these attributes and he offers something no other midfielder can, but he needs to combine them on a more consistent basis. If he can do that, he will elevate the team to another level.
Brighton game was in August.
Give Paul Pogba a manager who believes in him and who will want to build a team around him and good things will happen.
If you can't provide both of those things? Just sell him as it will never work out
If you can't provide both of those things? Just sell him as it will never work out
Gets a hatrick of assists on the first game of a new regime and people wanted to get rid of him 
Caption this! My man Paul Pogba. Wasted under Mourinho.
I'm not gonna have a go at people. Mourinho was a master at manipulating that fans into making it them against him. I just hope people back him fully nowGets a hatrick of assists on the first game of a new regime and people wanted to get rid of him
Jose's stock set to plummet to damaged goods level depths with Pogba and a few others showing signs of what is to come
Was obvious Solskjaer had instructed the players to release the ball quickly today. Pogba has a tendency to faff around on the ball but he released it quicker today. 2 nice balls that led to goals.
Why did you have reservations?
Honestly - Paul Pogbas ability on the ball is as good as any midfielder we’ve had at the club. His positioning could improve, and his defensive work, but his sheer talent is outrageous.
Yeah, because he had passing options.
Agreed.
While he does have a tendency to hold onto the ball, it was accentuated by lack of movement and passing options previously.
Clearly is easier with this kind of pass and move, esp for a talented player like him.
Of course there will be harder games to come. And we'll see if we can keep this offensive work rate up.
He has very good game. Forget assists, his short passing in the final third and link up play with attackers was so good. Quick one touch passing, it looked like he was involved in everything.
Previously argument was always 2 man midfield vs 3, forget it. He is just class player when there is so much movement and options to pass, like any great midfielders, he needs players to make runs.
Hopefully we play with same style, suits our players so much better.
Previously argument was always 2 man midfield vs 3, forget it. He is just class player when there is so much movement and options to pass, like any great midfielders, he needs players to make runs.
Hopefully we play with same style, suits our players so much better.
You must be on a wum. Your attitude is just weird. He had a few bad weeks after being scapegoated by Mourinho and suddenly it turns into months and the many games in between where he played very well are conveniently forgotten...
Ahhh okay I get it... Easier to continue to trash him and bury your head in the sand than admit that you were gullible and easily lead by the media agenda against certain players at the club...
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Brilliant brilliant performance
He is a world-class player and you must build a team around him (and 2-3 other players)......Mourinho hasn't done that in fecking 2 1/2 years and that is one of the reason his sacking was right decision.
He is a world-class player and you must build a team around him (and 2-3 other players)......Mourinho hasn't done that in fecking 2 1/2 years and that is one of the reason his sacking was right decision.
Don't live in the UK, nor read any British media champ.
He was downing tools under Jose will be the likely retort.
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