A Paul Pogba double and an Anthony Martial strike fired Manchester United to a comfortable 0-3 win over Fulham on Saturday afternoon.
Manchester United eased past a struggling Fulham side to extend their unbeaten streak under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to eleven matches across all competitions and move into the top four of the Premier League for the first time since August last year.
Paul Pogba opened the scoring for the Red Devils at Craven Cottage, slotting past Sergio Rico with a brilliant finish from a very tight angle in the 14th minute, before Anthony Martial doubled United’s lead with a sensational solo effort halfway through the first period.
Pogba doubled his tally a little after the hour mark, dispatching a confident penalty to put the game to bed and fire Manchester United into the UEFA Champions League qualifying spots.
The Frenchman was once again sensational on the day and has now scored four goals in his previous four Premier League appearances, while taking his tally for the season to 13 goals in all competitions. And Manchester United supporters hailed the 25-year-old’s influence on the team on social media;
?? Since Ole Gunnar Solskjær took over at @ManUtd:
⚽️ Most Goals:
?? @PaulPogba? Most Assists:
?? @PaulPogba? Most Shots on Target:
?? @PaulPogba? Most Chances Created:
?? @PaulPogba?♂️ Most Completed Take-Ons:
?? @PaulPogba? Top of his game. pic.twitter.com/U7c6Mm4e0D
— SPORF (@Sporf) February 9, 2019
Jamie Redknapp: “There’s no doubt about it, Paul Pogba is the best midfielder in the league”
— The Man Utd Way (@TheManUtdWay) February 9, 2019
Paul Pogba just doesn’t stop scoring. Machine.
— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) February 9, 2019
@paulpogba -You have already took my heart..❤️ @ManUtd -thanks for the entertainment ? #ManUtd pic.twitter.com/pJJ31Bt51Z
— DaHshoRy (@ghaly14_) February 9, 2019
Jose Mourinho to Paul Pogba, December 2018:
"You are like a person with a flu, with a virus in a closed room, you pass that virus to the others."
Pogba since Mourinho was sacked:
10 matches
8 goals
5 assists— Mootaz Chehade (@MHChehade) February 9, 2019
So happy to see Paul Pogba getting the respect and recognition his football ability deserves. World class footballer thriving under the right leadership. #mufc pic.twitter.com/hUBvhKb9rc
— United Xtra (@utdxtra) February 9, 2019
Paul Pogba…My midfielder ?❤️#FULMUN pic.twitter.com/0eB1ZuJGyQ
— That Mech Kid ! (@r3al___AJ) February 9, 2019
Spoiler: Paul Pogba’s really, really good at football. #FULMUN
— Sam Homewood (@SamHomewood) February 9, 2019
A periodical reminder that Jose Mourinho spent the summer trying to sell Anthony Martial and Paul Pogba, get a new contract for Marouane Fellaini and buy Harry Maguire.
— Calvin Betton (@Calvbetton) February 9, 2019
Polite reminder Paul Pogba is the best midfielder in the world.
— * (@DeGeaoIogy) February 9, 2019
There were a lot of praises for manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as well, who has managed such a turnaround since taking over from Jose Mourinho in December. In fact, the Norwegian has notched up more Premier League wins (8) in less than two months than the Portuguese had managed the entire season before getting the sack (7).
Manager of the Month ?
10 wins ?
11 games unbeaten ?️Can anyone stop Solskjaer's Manchester United? pic.twitter.com/BaJKY5hIH3
— FootballJOE (@FootballJOE) February 9, 2019
Absolutely mental how Ole Gunnar Solskjær has already won more games than José Mourinho had in the Premier League with the *exact* same players.
— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) February 9, 2019
Manchester United in the Premier League since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took charge:
? Most wins (8)
? Most goals scored (23)
? Fewest goals conceded (6)How good does it feel? ? pic.twitter.com/JTD0sJd28f
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) February 9, 2019
Mourinho – 26 points in 17 games
Solskjaer – 25 points in 9 games— Man Utd Stuff (@ManUtdStuff) February 9, 2019
19th December 2018:
11 points off top four.*Olé Gunnar Solskjaer takes charge*
9th February 2019:
In the top four.The Olé EFFECT ?#FULMUN #MUFC pic.twitter.com/Dn6zEMeyza
— The SporTalk ⚽ (@TheSporTalk) February 9, 2019
11 points from the Top 4 when Solskjær and Phelan came in has been squashed within 6-7 weeks. Players playing to their own strengths and the clubs strengths has been a big factor. Next up: PSG, Chelsea and Liverpool. We move.
— The Man Utd Way (@TheManUtdWay) February 9, 2019
Ole Gunnar Solskjær has been a revelation as @ManUtd move into 4th?? Under his management #MUFC have won more points, scored more goals & conceded fewer goals then any other @premierleague team since losing to @LFC…3 guesses who they face next in the #PL ??? #FULMUN pic.twitter.com/6GnhLIjFvq
— Seema Jaswal (@meseemajaswal) February 9, 2019
Jose Mourinho said it would be a “miracle” for #MUFC to get in to the top four this season. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has performed this miracle in seven weeks…
— Sam Pilger (@sampilger) February 9, 2019
