Pogba showing true colours for Man United

Paul Pogba has not been on the losing side in the Premier League for over a year, proving his worth to Manchester United.

Published : Jan 02, 2018 09:02 IST

Manchester United star Paul Pogba
Manchester United star Paul Pogba
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Manchester United star Paul Pogba

"This season, there was a Manchester United with Paul and there was a Manchester United without Paul."

Jose Mourinho has made it clear how important Paul Pogba is to Manchester United and the France international is racking up the numbers to prove it.

Wearing the captain's armband, Pogba delivered a man-of-the-match performance as United beat Everton 2-0 on Monday - Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard on the scoresheet.

Read: Martial, Lingard stunners sink Everton

Pogba's tricky footwork and pass helped set up Martial's opener and he released Lingard for the second, moving the Frenchman onto seven Premier League assists this season in just 12 appearances.

Added to his three goals, Pogba has already been involved in more goals this term than he was in 30 Premier League appearances in 2016-17 (five goals, four assists).

Also read: Manchester United woke up at Everton, says Pogba

Pogba's recent injury absences have led to detrimental performances from United. Indeed, the Red Devils' record signing has not been on the losing side in a Premier League game since October 2016.

As United tries to claw back rival Manchester City at the top of the league, it will hope to be a Manchester United with Paul more often than a Manchester United without Paul for the remainder of the campaign.

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