Manchester United vs Southampton: Prem Lge – Opposition Threats

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: Marcus Rashford of Manchester United celebrates scoring his sides first goal with Paul Pogba of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Leicester City at Old Trafford on August 26, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: Marcus Rashford of Manchester United celebrates scoring his sides first goal with Paul Pogba of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Leicester City at Old Trafford on August 26, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 27: Paul Pogba of Manchester United looks on during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester United at Selhurst Park on February 27, 2019 in London, United Kingdom.
LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 27: Paul Pogba of Manchester United looks on during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester United at Selhurst Park on February 27, 2019 in London, United Kingdom.

Paul Pogba

A reported dispute between Pogba and former United manager Jose Mourinho had seen the Frenchman’s influence on games reduce significantly.

However, he has hit a superb run of form under Ole Gunnar Solksjaer and has become one of the key parts of their side once again.

11 goals and nine assists in the Premier League this season help to indicate the ability that Pogba has to create from central areas.

With Saints’ pressing style under Ralph Hasenhuttl, it will be key that they get close to the 25-year-old and don’t give him the time he needs on the ball.