5 takeaways from Manchester United's first game of the season

Manchester United v Leicester City - Premier League
Jose Mourinho - Tasked with leading United to glory in 2018-19

#1 Paul Pogba should be Manchester United's permanent Captain

Manchester United v Leicester City - Premier League
Paul Pogba - Impressed with the Captain's armband

After his World Cup winning heroics, Paul Pogba was a surprise starter in Manchester United's XI for their opening League game.

Not only a starter, Pogba was given the Captain's armband in the absence of Antonio Valencia. At only 25-years of age Pogba should be given the responsibility ahead of the veteran incumbent, permanently.

The Captain's armband gave Pogba an additional sense of purpose and he clearly revelled in the role. He took responsibility for the third-minute penalty, comfortably dispatching with ease and in doing so, scored United's first goal of the 2018-19 season.

From there, Pogba led from the front, with defence-splitting passes, neat flicks and a dynamism and freedom roaming forward as well as setting up attacks from defensive positions.

This is the Pogba that was on display during his time at Juventus and the 2018 World Cup. If Jose Mourinho can coax the best out of his record signing and prevent a touted move to Barcelona, Pogba could be the man to lead United to glory in the new season.

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