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Arsene Wenger explains how PSG targeted Paul Pogba to mastermind win over Man Utd

Arsene Wenger says Paris Saint-Germain targeted Paul Pogba as Thomas Tuchel masterminded a famous win over Manchester United.

The Ligue 1 giants scored twice in the second half through Presnel Kimpembe and Kylian Mbappe to hand United their biggest home defeat in European football.

Wenger, who was acting as a pundit for broadcaster beIN Sports broke down PSG's tactical approach, with Pogba also sent off late on.

He said: "What PSG did was block Pogba with Marquinhos and when they had they ball [Julian] Draxler came in behind Pogba and that's where the chances were created."

"In the Champions League it's important to not be dominated in midfield and for the whole evening Manchester United were dominated in midfield.

"PSG never lost the ball and United could never win the ball back. They lost the battle there. When you play at home and cannot keep the ball, you're in trouble.

"The technical understanding between the two teams was huge. It got bigger as the game went on.

"Manchester United played at home and had one shot on goal in a Champions League match. That tells you about the difference between the two teams."

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