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Dominic Booth

Paul Pogba gives verdict on Manchester United top four chances

Paul Pogba has urged Manchester United to keep grinding out the victories as they push for a top four place.

The United midfielder scored his first goal since April 2019 in another 3-0 win on Thursday night, as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side swept aside Aston Villa.

A Bruno Fernandes penalty and Mason Greenwood's thunderous strike were enough for United at Villa Park. They closed the gap to fourth-placed Leicester to just one point, as they search for Champions League football next season.

Pogba reflected on United's hot-streak and form to Sky Sports after the game. He said: “We’re really pleased with ourselves but we know we have to carry on, we talk before the game and before training that we have to carry on, that’s what Manchester United is.

"It’s a big club, we want to keep the level up always, the performance today and the past few weeks are very good and they are the standard of Manchester United.

“We have to play like we did now, how we finished the game, we have to carry on like this.

“We didn’t win the Premier League, that’s the goal, obviously we have to keep working, there’s a lot to do."

Pogba also lauded 18-year-old Greenwood, who bagged his fourth goal in three appearances. He admitted he's enjoying playing alongside the talented teeenager.

“It’s very good, I enjoy the play up front, I enjoy this kid in training and in the game," he said.

"I will keep pushing him to be at the top, he can do even more, what he’s doing now is showing his talent, he’s showed he can play in this team."

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