The world’s most expensive player again proved an ineffective presence as his United side held out for a point at Anfield in the Premier League
As this game kicked-off Paul Pogba’s “second coming” at Manchester United stood at 10 appearances, one goal, and no show-stopping, game-winning display. There had been flashes of quality but little else to suggest the world’s most expensive footballer was living up to the billing. Nearly two months to the day since his first appearance of the season – a promising turn in the 2-0 win over Southampton – here was a perfect opponent to deliver against.
To be a defining factor for United against Liverpool at Anfield is precisely the kind of performance for which £93.2m was splurged on Pogba, and why José Mourinho was so keen to make him the headline summer signing.
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