Against a better opposition, you’ll get found out. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Murphy told talkSPORT: “Because Pogba’s got everything, he could defend better than he does but he doesn’t for some reason. That is the opinion of former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy. Murphy also believes that if Solskjaer is to get the best out of his midfield, it’ll have to come at a major price. Manchester United evening headlines with transfer latest as deadline approaches. The latest Manchester United news, views and transfer rumours from the M.E.N. "If those two play together in a midfield three against the best other five teams in the league, I don't think they'll be near winning the league. Manchester United fans left in stitches after Dortmund trolled over Jadon Sancho. "It was a shock for me, for the world, for everyone," Pogba said. The former Liverpool star believes there’d be no room for a player like Pogba as Jurgen Klopp wouldn’t stand for his lack of tracking back. There’s no doubting World Cup winner Pogba would have many attractive options if he left Manchester, but not Liverpool, according to talkSPORT’s Danny Murphy. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Download the talkSPORT app NOW – the best way to listen live. Our. Paul Pogba has said that although he doesn't want Manchester United's fierce rivals Liverpool to lift the Premier League title, the French star admits Jurgen Klopp's team will be deserving winners. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. 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"They have been even better than last season when they won the Champions League and the season before when they [lost the final to Real Madrid]. This service is provided on talkSPORT Ltd's Terms of Use in accordance with our Privacy Policy. They see it and think, ‘I better get back’. Murphy believes a midfield including Pogba and Fernandes makes United "too offensive" as they look to build on their third-placed finish from last season. The latest Manchester City news, views and transfer rumours from the M.E.N. All the latest Manchester City transfer rumours and gossip including an update on the future of Oleksandr Zinchenko. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hasn’t figured out a way to play them all together. His words, his advice and his determination were inspiring for me and for everyone. But Barnes believes the Manchester United star needs to back up his commitment to the club.. Keep on top of all of the Man United transfer rumours and breaking news including updates on Jadon Sancho and Andreas Pereira. "They are not going to challenge for the title playing those two in the team.". Manchester United arguably have the best midfield in the Premier League, on paper. There’s just one problem though. Manchester United transfer target Jadon Sancho was unable to help Borussia Dortmund defeat Augsburg at the weekend. Three Manchester United defenders could leave before summer transfer deadline, New Jadon Sancho transfer claim excites Manchester United fans, Where Manchester United stand on Jadon Sancho transfer ahead of summer deadline, Hannibal Mejbri sent warning about his Manchester United body language, Sign up here - it only takes a few seconds, Manchester United news and transfers LIVE Sancho and Telles to Man Utd plus Pereira latest. "But generally he's a creative player, and he's a brilliant player. Paul Pogba has been tipped to quit Manchester United and possibly even secure a transfer to one of their major rivals Liverpool or Manchester City. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have started the 2020-21 campaign with a win and a draw in the league, losing at home to Crystal Palace before edging past Brighton 3-2 on Saturday, thanks to a dramatic last-gasp Fernandes penalty. "As a Manchester United player and with the rivalry between us, we don't want them to win the title. • Coronavirus to shut San Siro down for Inter Manchester United will not challenge for the Premier League title with Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes playing in the same team. 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He influenced everyone to work hard and to believe in their dreams. • Hazard out for season, says Belgium boss Pogba, who has not played for Manchester United since Dec. 26 because of injury, also paid tribute to Kobe Bryant on the day of memorial service at the Staples Center celebrating the lives of the Los Angeles Lakers' legend, his daughter Gianna, and seven others passengers after they died on Jan. 26 in a helicopter accident. "They are so way ahead of everyone else," said Pogba, who was speaking to ESPN in conjunction with the launch of a new Pepsi commercial that also features Lionel Messi, Mohamed Salah and Raheem Sterling. It’s not natural for them.”. It can happen to any one of us, whether you are a superstar or working in the market. "He was an icon. Liverpool great John Barnes believes Paul Pogba staying is good news for Manchester United.. "He is a box-to-box, super fit, all-round midfielder who can do things defensively that those two (Pogba and Fernandes) don't want to do. Manchester United will not challenge for the Premier League title with Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes playing in the same team. Manchester United stars Pogba and Fernandes 'too offensive' to bring success, Liverpool FC favourite claims, Man City hold talks over Arkadiusz Milik transfer and more rumours. ", • Pogba: I don't want Liverpool to win crown Now, while Football Twitte r is known for outrageous hot takes in an attempt to bait rival fans, there are people out there who are prepared to die on the Pogba is the best midfielder in the Premier League hill. He added: “Pogba and Fernandes in the same team makes them too offensive. “He might if he was going to work as hard as he was supposed to but I think the likes of Klopp won’t put up with his midfielders not defending like that.”. Man United are looking to build on their third-place Premier League finish from last season, former Liverpool FC player Danny Murphy thinks their midfield means they won't achieve it, Get the biggest United stories, analysis and transfer window updates delivered straight to your inbox. Man Utd have high hopes for Hannibal Mejbri but know he faces a pivotal season at reserve level first. I don’t know if that’s because of the lack of consequence for not defending. Liverpool could become the first side to win the Premier League in March and are contenders to finish the season unbeaten. The signing of Van de Beek earlier this summer has only led to more uncertainty about Pogba, who’s in the final nine months of his Old Trafford contract, although the club do have an option to extend it by another year. "I don't think, moving forward, that United are going to challenge for the title - I'm not talking about top four - by having five offensive match-winners in the team. "They have not lost a single game yet this season in the league. Man City transfer news RECAP Ruben Dias to City and Nicolas Otamendi exit confirmed plus Rodri latest. That is the opinion of former Liverpool … “Their defensive mindset is reactive, not proactive. "They are both brilliant technicians and creative footballers, and their defensive mindset is reactive, not proactive. "It showed that you could leave this world at any time. "Now, if you watch him, and I've watched him a lot, he is proactive with his defending," added Murphy. He was a hard worker and he influenced me and the world. • Lampard embraces underdog role vs. Bayern. “I don’t think Pogba would get into Klopp’s midfield. "They don't spot danger - they react to it and think 'I'd better get back', but it's not a natural thing to them. "I just don't think you can do it - unless they change their back players and they get four (Virgil) van Dijks if you like - a bit extreme but you know what I mean. "For all the athletes and non-athletes, seeing what happened to a legend like him, a father, a human being, it gave everyone a knock on the head. United’s win at Brighton last weekend saw Van de Beek enter the fray in the 90th minute. "I said intially when Fernandes came that it was going to be a problem, and I still think it is a problem, that Pogba and Fernandes in the same team makes them too offensive," Murphy told talkSPORT. They react afterwards. Paul Pogba has said that although he doesn't want Manchester United's fierce rivals Liverpool to lift the Premier League title, the French star admits Jurgen Klopp's team … Follow for the latest Manchester City news throughout the day including the latest on Ruben Dias' immanent arrival. Get the latest breaking Manchester United news and analysis every day direct to your inbox with our free MUFC newsletter. 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We don't want anyone else to win apart from us, but as a football lover and a respectful player to opposition team, I have to say that they deserve to be where they are today. Murphy, though, believes summer signing Donny van de Beek could be the answer. "And against the better opposition, you'll get found out. Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira looks set to join Lazio in the coming days. They already have one hand on the Premier League trophy. Man City evening headlines with transfer latest and Liverpool FC apology to Blues. They don’t spot danger. • PSG facing injury crisis ahead of Dortmund Sign up here - it only takes a few seconds. Either Pogba or Fernandes will have to vacate their position in the starting XI.