Pogba sent off but Lingard double helps Manchester United floor Arsenal

It was an occasion when Manchester United demonstrated a remorseless edge in front of goal and yet could count goalkeeper David De Gea as their most influential player. And it was one in which the joy of a first Premier League away win over a “big six” rival under José Mourinho was undercut by a senseless red card for Paul Pogba.

What a mixed bag it was for the France international. He had set up Antonio Valencia’s opening goal and generally strutted about the Emirates as though he owned the place. But on 74 minutes, he lunged at Héctor Bellerín, planting his studs onto the back of the Arsenal’s defender’s leg and drawing the inevitable censure. Pogba will be suspended for next Sunday’s Manchester derby.

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