EPL 2016/17 - SK Turning Point – 7 moments/performances from Gameweek 18

#6 Unlucky miss(es)

(a) Paul Pogba

Match: Manchester United vs. Sunderland

Pogba’s shot rebounded off the inside of the post

Zlatan and Mata combined well before passing the ball to Jesse Lingard who set up Paul Pogba for a shot from just outside the box. The Frenchman struck powerfully - and Pickford was beaten - but was extremely unlucky as the ball came off the inside of the post with a resounding thump.

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(b) Kevin De Bruyne

Match: Hull City vs. Manchester City

De Bruyne was excellent against Hull and unlucky to see his shot come off the post

A defence-splitting pass from the excellent Yaya Toure caught Silva on the run; Silva in turn passed the ball to De Bruyne before Gael Clichy also got involved in the action on the left. Clichy then found the Belgian on the edge of the penalty area but the latter’s shot came off the bottom of the post.

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(c) Alexis Sanchez

Match: Arsenal vs. West Brom

Sanchez put in his usual, consistent shift and was a thorn in West Brom’s side

Mesut Ozil’s corner did not find its intended target – Giroud - in the six-yard box.

In the melee that ensued after a couple of players from both sides fell, Sanchez recovered the ball and shot from a relatively tight angle but the post came in the way (again!)