Manchester United beat Leicester City 2-0 to kick-start their Premier League campaign.
Paul Pogba led the Manchester United team out on the first match-day of the season, and the Frenchman shined in their victory against Leicester City. The World Cup winner gave United an early lead in the first half through a penalty, and the lead was doubled late in the second half as Luke Shaw scored his first ever goal in front of the Stretford End.
Jamie Vardy pulled one back in the extra time, but it was too little, too late for Leicester City as United held their nerves to emerge victorious.
The midfield three of Fred, Pogba and Andreas Pereira shined for United, but the same cannot be said about the front three. Alexis in particular looked like a shadow of his pre-season self, while Juan Mata also looked out of place throughout the match.
In the defence, both Eric Bailly and Victor Lindelof had a solid game, while Luke Shaw’s attacking tendencies ultimately rewarded him with a goal in the second half.
Manchester United will now face Brighton at the Falmer Stadium.
Have to say…well I don’t have to but I will….Paul Pogba’s performance after everything that’s happened to him over the last month or two, as well as the lack of pre season training, has been truly remarkable. Superb. 👏👏
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) August 10, 2018
Alexis Sanchez sold us dreams this pre-season 😭😂
— José (@MourinhoMindset) August 10, 2018
Alexis Sanchez for Arsenal vs Alexis Sanchez for Man Utd. pic.twitter.com/Fv4yOoKmHA
— Footy Humour (@FootyHumour) August 10, 2018
If Alexis Sanchez was a dog, he’d be the kind of dog that would fetch a tennis ball, but lose it on the way back to you.
— Coral (@Coral) August 10, 2018
The number of times Alexis Sanchez lost the ball look like a FPL league code. 😂😂😂
— WelBeast Backup (@WellBeast) August 10, 2018
Not a perfect performance but plenty to be optimistic about, Pereira, Pogba, Bailly, Lindelof, Shaw, Fred were all positives. I’ll take that
— Pilib De Brún (Phil Brown) (@Malachians) August 10, 2018
Yeaaahhhhh 🔥🔥🔥🔥
— Diogo Dalot (@DalotDiogo) August 10, 2018
So happy for @LukeShaw23 well done fella keep believing ⚽️
— Andrew Cole (@vancole9) August 10, 2018
Keep Eric Bailly fit at all costs. Such a classy defender. So important to Manchester United this season.
— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) August 10, 2018
United, United, top of the league!
— Scott Patterson (@R_o_M) August 10, 2018
United, United, top of the league!
— Scott Patterson (@R_o_M) August 10, 2018
Perfectly appropriate that Mourinho’s favourite two players get United off to a winning start!
— Dean Jones (@DeanJonesBR) August 10, 2018
Death, taxes and David de Gea wondersaves.
— Jonas Giæver (@CheGiaevara) August 10, 2018
