“I think the Pogba penalty run-up might be for show”
Paul Pogba gave Manchester United the lead in their Premier League game against Everton on Sunday.
However, the French midfielder got a slice of fortune after his penalty was saved by Jordan Pickford.
The French midfielder took a ridiculously long time over the penalty: between the ball being placed on the spot and Pickford’s save, 24 seconds elapsed.
Pogba’s penalty was then quite bad, straight down the middle and at a saveable height for Pickford in the Everton goal.
The England goalkeeper was unfortunate to see the ball land at Pogba’s feet.
The Frenchman tapped in the rebound.
.@paulpogba has now been directly involved in 3️⃣0️⃣ @premierleague goals for @ManUtd under Jose Mourinho.
⚽️ – 14
🅰️ – 16 pic.twitter.com/FoJt9yJZ1S— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) October 28, 2018
United were somewhat lucky to get the penalty to begin with. The referee awarded the kick after Anthony Martial went down in the box following a challenge from Idrissa Gueye. The tackle was clumsy, but the Everton midfielder appeared to get a touch on the ball.
On commentary for Sky Sports, Gary Neville said that Pogba’s lengthy run-up was “for show” and he had a point.
Others found the incident humorous.
Takes real talent to play a one-two from the penalty spot. Pogba gives @ManUtd the lead.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) October 28, 2018
Pogba then set up United’s second with his pass to Martial, who buried a wonderful curling effort into Pickford’s bottom corner after half-time.
