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Pogba Bounces Back

By Daily Guide
Sports News Paul Pogba
APR 20, 2018 LISTEN
Paul Pogba

For five seconds he looked worth the hassle. Sometimes five seconds is all Paul Pogba needs.

Make no mistake, Manchester United were under the pump here before their second goal, before Pogba moved into top gear and took this beyond Bournemouth, who had penalty shouts and near misses in search of an equaliser.

When Pogba picked up loose possession a few yards into his own half with 20 minutes to go, this was always going to be over in a flash.

Imposing and brutish, the Frenchman reminded Jose Mourinho what he is about, carrying the ball 40 yards and shrugging off anyone who might want to try to block his path.

Suddenly Pogba, his future in so much doubt, was in shooting range. Now it was about choosing the right option and he did, slipping in the rushing Romelu Lukaku.

The weight of pass was perfect, Lukaku clipping past Asmir Begovic to make sure his debut campaign at Old Trafford will be remembered for scoring more goals than he has ever managed before.

And with Lukaku’s 27th of the term, United effectively sealed Champions League qualification for next season. One point is all they need now.

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