Paul Pogba put in a match-winning performance for Manchester United this evening as they overcame a stubborn Burnley side 1-0 to go top of the Premier League for the first time since 2018.
The Frenchman scored the only goal of the game and he was at his phenomenal best, especially throughout the second half.
Even in the first half when he stayed further back, he had more touches than any other United player (44).
Touches in the first half:
44 – Pogba
44 – Shaw
42 – Maguire
42 – Fernandes
41 – Matic
36 – Rashford
34 – Bailly
30 – Wan-Bissaka
19 – Martial
10 – Cavani
10 – de Gea— UtdArena (@utdarena) January 12, 2021
The Frenchman has had a mixed season so far but the two goals he has scored have both been United’s first in the game, demonstrating that he has the ability to turn a game.
Both of Paul Pogba’s Premier League goals this season have been Man Utd’s first in the game.
Making the difference. pic.twitter.com/lX3bAWdOwv
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) January 12, 2021
Pogba’s statistics for the match were incredible. He won 100% of his tackles, had a 90% pass accuracy, won 83% of aerial duels, made 25 final third passes, eight ball recoveries and five clearances, drew four fouls, created two chances and made two interceptions in addition to scoring his goal.
Paul Pogba’s game by numbers vs. Burnley:
100% tackles won
90% pass accuracy
83% aerials won
25 final third passes
8 ball recoveries
5 clearances
4 fouls suffered
2 chances created
2 interceptions
1 shot
1 goalColossal performance. pic.twitter.com/pJnIBbqcxz
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) January 12, 2021
Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tends to pick the more defensive duo of Scott McTominay and Fred in midfield for games against elite opposition but on this form, it will be extremely hard to drop Pogba for Sunday’s huge match against Liverpool at Anfield.
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Article Name | 100% tackles won, 90% accuracy: United star shows world class brilliance vs Burnley |
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Published On | January 12, 2021 |
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