Manchester United’s Paul Pogba made Premier League history with his assist for Mason Greenwood against Southampton on Sunday.
Unfortunately, the Reds weren’t able to find a match-winning goal, but Greenwood fired home on 55 minutes to draw United level at St. Mary’s after an own goal from Fred in the first-half.
It has since been revealed that Pogba set a Premier League record.
According to Opta, Pogba – who assisted four goals against Leeds on the opening weekend of the season – becomes the first player in Premier League history to register five assists after his team’s first two games of the season.
5 – Paul Pogba is the first player in Premier League history to register five assists after his team’s first two games of a single season. Inventive. pic.twitter.com/2pR3W3YIBg
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) August 22, 2021
This still won’t warrant praise from Sky pundit Graeme Souness, whose strong dislike for Pogba prevents him giving the midfielder any praise. A sheer mark of unprofessionalism (ironically, as something he has questioned Pogba over in the past).
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United went into the game looking to continue their fine start to the season after smashing Leeds 5-1.
Things didn’t go to plan as the team looked fairly disjointed throughout.
Fred, who had a terrible game, deflected the ball into his own net to give Southampton a first-half lead.
United were better in the second half but never pushed on after equalsiing.