Paul Pogba's strong performance against Aston Vila delights Manchester United boss

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is impressed with midfielder Paul Pogba's performance in Friday's 2-1 win over Aston Villa at Old Trafford. Even though French forward Anthony Martial and Portuguese midfielder Bru Fernades (off a penalty) had scored a goal each in 40th and 61st minutes respectively, Pogba was pivotal for United, pulling strings in midfield as he battled to help both offensively and defensively. 

 'I was delighted with his performance':  Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

"We're happy with his contribution. It's important that we get Paul on ball wher low in pitch or higher between lines. He started off out wide defending but we wanted him to make runs in behind and get on ball. His physical presence is important for us. y are one of strongest physical sides in league and we needed players to match m. I was delighted with his performance," said Solskjaer as quoted by Goal.com

"Paul is getting fitter and stronger and you get performances like tonight. It took him 25 mins to get going but n he made a difference," he added.

Manchester United leapfrog to second spot

By virtue of this impressive win, 'Red Devils' have leapfrogged to second spot in Premier League points table with 10 points from 16 matches and 33 points in ir tally and even though y are having an additional win (10) compared to table-toppers as well as defending champions Liverpool (9), it is massive goal difference due to which 'Reds' are ahead of United. Liverpool's goal difference is 17 while Man United's is 9. However, both teams are also tied at 33 points apiece.

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Man United's next EPL fixture is against 16th-placed Burnley at Turf Moor on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Harry Mcguire-led side will next be seen in action in second semi-final of EFL Cup against city rivals Manchester City at Old Trafford next Thursday i.e. January 7.

 An exciting Manchester derby is on cards as both teams look to fight it out for a place in final. 

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