4 players who have aided Manchester United's resurgence

#1 Paul Pogba

Paul Pogba is the driving force behind United's resurgence

Undoubtedly the biggest beneficiary of Solksjaer's appointment, Paul Pogba has been a revelation since the Norwegian took over.

The French man arrived at United in the summer of 2016 for a world record fee with the intention of taking United back to its former glory. He formerly stated that he had 'unfinished business' at the club, but that did not happen, as his time has been characterized by numerous off-field incidents.

Clashes with Jose Mourinho dominated headlines around the world, with numerous videos and reports showing how far their relationship had deteriorated. His performances also drew constant criticism, as accusations pointed at him for being a show-off and inconsistent player.

However, for all of his troubles at United under Mourinho, Pogba is an excellent player, possessing a technique that only few in the world are blessed with, this much was evident in glimpses under Mourinho, as well as with his performances at Juventus and with the French national team.

Solksjaer and Pogba had history together when the Norwegian was in charge of United's youth team setup. Back then, he was in awe of Pogba's abilities and one of the first things he promised was to build the team around him and bring the best out of the World Cup winner.

So far, the 46-year-old has come good on his promise as the 25-year-old former Juventus man has been totally reborn under his watch. Pogba began Solksjaer's reign with two assists in his first match in charge against former club Cardiff City, following that up with a brace in the 3-1 victory over Huddersfield Town.

In total, Pogba has scored eight goals and registered six assists in 12 EPL matches under Solksjaer. This form has seen him installed as one of the forerunners to be crowned the PFA Player of the Year.