Hegemony on the way to change? Manchester United rose last night (Tuesday) to first place in the English league, five days before the meeting against Liverpool. The Red Devils defeated Burnley 0-1 and on Sunday will meet the champion from second place.
Paul Pogba Scored the only goal of the game, and at the end said: “We knew this game would be very difficult, but of course we wanted to win. It is not easy to play here, but we got the three points and we are happy. There is still a long way to go. Maguire’s goal disqualified? “To be happy, for sure. I do not know what exactly happened there, it was a beautiful goal and the referee decided he should be disqualified. Strange decision, but at least we finished with the result we wanted.”
Ahead of this season’s game, the Frenchman added: “We knew that if we won this game we would get to the battle against Liverpool when we are at the top. Now we have to keep calm, this is our big moment. It will be a great game for everyone.”
Nemanja Matic Provided a statement: “This is exactly where we need to be. We did exactly what we expected to do and the points we got. Burnley is a good team, winning here is not easy at all. We take it all game after game. Tonight it was like a final, and now we will prepare For the next final against Liverpool. “
Also the manager, Ola Gunnar Solskjaer, Referred to the following opponent: “Liverpool have had three amazing seasons, but we are ready and excited for this game. We are hungry for a victory against them. It will be a big test, a test of character and quality. Pogba? I always said he is an important player for us. He is a very positive figure. “In the locker room, he is a world champion, an exemplary example. We are currently seeing the best version of Paul.”
Top of the league.
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