Chelsea 0-2 Manchester United: 5 Men who won the game for Solskjaer

Chelsea v Manchester United - FA Cup Fifth Round
Chelsea v Manchester United - FA Cup Fifth Round

#1 Paul Pogba

Chelsea v Manchester United - FA Cup Fifth Round
Chelsea v Manchester United - FA Cup Fifth Round

The Frenchman is suspended for the return leg of the Champions League round of 16 tie against PSG at Paris and against Chelsea, he showed why Manchester United will miss him dearly.

Pogba started in the midfield alongside his usual compatriots, but unlike Herrera and Matic, had a lot more offensive freedom. However, he did drop down from time to time to help Shaw deal with Pedro and Kante.

Yet, Pogba's best qualities are on display when he drives forward and as usual, Chelsea had no answer to his power and finesse whenever the Frenchman ran at the home team. His passing and creative genius is the beating heart of Solskjaer's system, so it was quite fitting that it was his glorious ball to Herrera that gave United the lead.

It was a moment that defined Pogba's qualities - his awareness of his teammates' runs combined with his ability to send in the perfect final ball.

However, the Frenchman was not done after picking up his 10th assist of the season. In the 45th minute, he showed the other side of his game. After winning back the ball, he unleashed Rashford and then dashed into the box to head in United's second of the night.

Paul Pogba has now scored and assisted 15 goals ever since Solskjaer took over and against Chelsea, his man of the match performance won United the game.

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Edited by Sujith M
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