Manchester United’s record signing, Paul Pogba, scored his first goal of the season on Saturday in a 4-1 drubbing of the reigning English Premier League champions, Leicester City at Old Trafford.
Pogba had been a subject of debate after his seemingly below-average performance in United’s past matches since his sensational £89m summer return to United from Juventus.
The Frenchman, however, regained his form scoring his side’s fourth goal in the 42nd minute with a header off Daley Blind’s corner kick and capped his outing with a Man of the Match award.
Chris Smalling had opened the scoring in the 22nd minute while Juan Mata increased the tally in the 37th minute. Marcus Rashford hit the target three minutes later.
The Foxes came back in the second half to score a consolatory goal in the 59th minute through Demarai Gray.
“Today we had intensity, movement and dynamism. To be back home and beat the champions is good. Last season we couldn’t beat them and this season we have beaten them twice already,” an elated Mourinho said after the game.
Leicester City boss, Claudio Ranieri said loss of concentration was partly responsible for his team’s defeat.
“It is not possible to concede three goals from corners. That means you are not concentrating. We are usually very solid at corners and free-kicks, it was very strange. Until now we have been very strong, we have made some mistakes. I can understand that they score with headers, that they are very tall, but to score a smart goal from a corner is not possible.
“It is important to clean our mind and get ready for the Champions League on Tuesday.”
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