Paul POgba is the first Manchester United player to register 4 assists
“People talk about the quality of Paul,” said Fernandes, “but his quality is not up for discussion. We know what he can do.
“Paul is an important player for us. We know to expect these kind of performances from him.”
| Other players to provide four assists in a Premier League match | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Team | Player | Opponent |
| 20 February 1999 | Arsenal | Dennis Bergkamp | Leicester City |
| 14 January 2006 | Arsenal | Jose Antonio Reyes | Middlesbrough |
| 4 October 2009 | Arsenal | Cesc Fabregas | Blackburn Rovers |
| 11 February 2012 | Tottenham Hotspur | Emmanuel Adebayor | Newcastle United |
| 14 May 2013 | Arsenal | Santi Cazorla | Wigan Athletic |
| 20 September 2020 | Tottenham Hotspur | Harry Kane | Southampton |
| 14 August 2021 | Manchester United | Paul Pogba | Leeds United |
“Paul has got that vision and quality,” Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said. “I am very impressed with his fitness levels as well. He looks ready to go.
“The last 18 months have been strange – the only interaction has been through media and watching the games on TV so to be reunited with the fans is important. This is the real Manchester United. This is how I sold the club to Edinson [Cavani] and said you can’t leave after one season with no fans. In answer to your question ‘yes’.”