Pogba Flew MU To The Top Of The Standings

Paul Pogba (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Paul Pogba led Manchester United to the top of the Premier League standings after defeating Burnley 1-0 in the first week postponed match at Turf Moor Stadium, Burnley, England, Tuesday local time (Wednesday WIB).

Pogba scored in the 71st minute by breaking the deadlock with a volley that hit Matthew Lowton, causing the ball to swerve past goalkeeper Nick Pope.

After that goal, MU had two chances to lock in early victory, Anthony Martial twice threw it away in vain.

In contrast, Burnley also had a chance to retaliate in the 86th minute when Lowton sent in a tug which Matej Vydra finished, but his shot was narrowly off the mark on the side of the net.

In the 88th minute MU took advantage of referee Kevin Friend and VAR's decision to ignore the ball incident on the arm of their captain, Harry Maguire.

However, MU also suffered a loss by VAR when Maguire's goal in the first half was disallowed.

The success of winning the save match made MU climb to the top of the standings with a collection of 36 points, displacing Liverpool (33) to second place, Antara noted according to the official English League website.

This is the first time MU has returned to the top position since September 2017.

The battle for the top position will immediately turn personal between MU and Liverpool, because in the next match they will meet at Anfield on Saturday, January 16.