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Paul Pogba had an outstanding chance for Manchester United

Alisson's Anfield heroics denies Man United victory

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker made two vital saves as the champions were held to a 0-0 draw at home to Premier League leaders Manchester United at Anfield.

Soccer • 17 Jan 21

Referee Michael Oliver awards a penalty to Manchester United after Paul Pogba was challenged by Douglas Luiz

Villa's Luiz vents fury at awarding of United penalty

Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz has strongly criticised the decision to award Manchester United a penalty in Friday's Premier League clash.

Soccer • 02 Jan 21

Pogba was involved in the Manchester derby on Saturday

Pogba's agent plays down January exit talk

Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola admits the midfielder is unlikely to leave Manchester United in January but hinted that a move is more possible in the summer.

Soccer • 15 Dec 20

Paul Pogba and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in Leipzig

Pogba agent focus draws pointed response from Solskjaer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola to realise football is about teams rather than individuals after making comments about his client's future at the club on the eve of Manchester United's Champions League exit.

Soccer • 09 Dec 20

Paul Pogba scored his first goal since September in Manchester United's win at West Ham

Pogba 'unhappy' at Man Utd and 'needs a change' - agent

Paul Pogba is unhappy at Manchester United and "needs to change team", according to his agent Mino Raiola.

Soccer • 08 Dec 20

Paul Pogba celebrates after scoring the equaliser

Man United stage turnaround to win at West Ham

Second-half goals from Paul Pogba, Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford saw Manchester United come from behind to beat West Ham 3-1 in the Premier League.

Soccer • 05 Dec 20

Pogba was not in the United squad for Saturday's win over WBA

Pogba expected to be fit to face Istanbul

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer expects to be able to call upon Paul Pogba in Manchester United's Champions League clash with Istanbul Basaksehir.

Soccer • 23 Nov 20

Manchester United's Paul Pogba (R) reacts after conceding a penalty for a foul on Hector Bellerin (L)

Pogba rues 'stupid mistake' for costly penalty

Paul Pogba held his hands up for the "stupid mistake" that cost Manchester United and saw Arsenal end their 29-match winless Premier League run away to big-six sides.

Soccer • 01 Nov 20

'He's going to be here for another two years,' said his manager

Man United trigger Pogba contract extension

Manchester United have triggered the extension clause in Paul Pogba's contract, keeping the midfielder at the club until 2022.

Soccer • 16 Oct 20

Paul Pogba will miss France's games against Sweden and Croatia

Pogba out of France squad after positive Covid-19 test

Paul Pogba will be absent for France's UEFA Nations League matches and the start of Manchester United's pre-season preparations after testing positive for Covid-19.

Soccer • 27 Aug 20

Paul Pogba celebrating a goal at Villa Park

Pogba focused on trophies not United future

Paul Pogba is focused on winning the FA Cup and Europa League rather than his Manchester United future.

Soccer • 10 Jul 20

Paul Pogba having a laugh with his team-mates at a United training session during the week

Pogba enjoying football as United form improves

Paul Pogba says he is enjoying playing in Manchester United's reinvigorated side following his return from injury.

Soccer • 09 Jul 20

'I'm always quite careful with money, my own personal money as well'

Solskjaer pitching 'realistic' signings to Woodward

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he is pitching 'realistic and sensible' transfer targets to Ed Woodward as the Manchester United boss looks to build a title-challenging side.

Soccer • 08 Jul 20

The pair celebrate Manchester United's second last night

'It's not fair if we talk just about me and Paul'

Bruno Fernandes says it is not fair on his Manchester United team-mates for he and Paul Pogba to claim all the plaudits following a routine 3-0 victory at Brighton on Tuesday evening.

Soccer • 01 Jul 20

Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes have shown flashes of brilliance

Solskjaer excited by Pogba and Fernandes partnership

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is excited to see how Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes develop together as the Manchester United manager once again reiterated his intention to keep the France midfielder.

Soccer • 26 Jun 20

'People are hurting and people need answers'

'Black lives matter' - Premier League stars speak out

Manchester United team-mates Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba have sent powerful anti-racism messages sparked by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Soccer • 01 Jun 20

Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba are set to return for Manchester United

Sheringham: Pogba is no Roy Keane and should be sold

Former Manchester United striker Teddy Sheringham says the club need to get rid of Paul Pogba if they are to progress.

Soccer • 26 May 20

Solskjaer plans Pogba-Fernandes partnership

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes playmaker Bruno Fernandes and record signing Paul Pogba can form a strong midfield partnership when the Premier League season resumes following the Covid-19 disruption.

Soccer • 09 May 20

Paul Pogba recognised the face of the Premier League pundit, if not the name

Pogba: I hadn't heard of Graeme Souness

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has claimed he did not know who his long-term critic Graeme Souness was

Soccer • 14 Apr 20

Pogba gave the full details of his injury, which has restricted him to just eight appearances this season

Frustrated Pogba nears full recovery from injury

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has revealed his injury nightmare is spurring him to come back and be even better.

Soccer • 11 Apr 20

'We want to be the best at everything, and of course now is a chance to spend more time, you discuss players, discuss plans'

Man United ready for market opening - Solskjaer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking at transfer targets during the lockdown and believes Manchester United are well placed to exploit any knock-on effects of the coronavirus suspension.

Soccer • 08 Apr 20

Matthijs de Ligt (then of Ajax) played against Paul Pogba in the 2017 Europa League final

Transfer rumours: United plan to swap Pogba for De Ligt

Manchester United might use Paul Pogba, 27, as bait to sign Dutch international defender Matthijs de Ligt from Juventus.

Soccer • 01 Apr 20

Paul Pogba looks likely to be on the move this summer

Raiola will try to move Pogba to Madrid 'this summer'

Mino Raiola admitted Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is "going through a tough time" as the super-agent revealed his intention to take a "great player" to Real Madrid this summer.

Soccer • 19 Mar 20

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Paul Pogba is nearing a return to action

Solskjaer: Pogba 'desperate' to play for Man Utd again

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Paul Pogba is "desperate" to play for Manchester United again, despite once more being linked with a return to Italy.

Soccer • 16 Feb 20

Sporting's Bruno Fernandes is in high demand

United could lose Pogba, miss out on Fernandes - agents

Manchester United target Bruno Fernandes will have left Sporting Lisbon by the summer while Paul Pogba may decide to exit Old Trafford, according to their agents.

Soccer • 22 Jan 20