"A lack of real identity" - National media react to Manchester United's defeat to Arsenal

straight to your inbox every day, freeRio Ferdinand has defended Paul Pogba over comments the Frenchman made during the recent international break.

straight to your inbox every day, freePaul Pogba has been ruled out of Manchester United's Premier League encounter with West Brom as he has a slight injury.United confirmed that Pogba's omission from the squad Ole Gunnar Solskjaer named was due to a 'knock'. The 27-year-old played for France over the international break against Finland, Portugal and Sweden but picked up a knock in the last of those three games.

straight to your inbox every day, freeHere are your Manchester United morning headlines for Saturday, November 21.Fred says United will have to “help each other”United midfielder Fred believes that the squad will have to “help each other” as they enter a packed schedule during the winter months.The Brazilian, who has usurped Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic in the midfield pecking order alongside Scott McTominay, says that the entire squad is important as injuries, suspensions, and fatigue have an

straight to your inbox every day, freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer has suggested Paul Pogba will never have a fixed role in the Manchester United side due to his versatility.Solskjaer used Pogba on the left of a midfield three when he took over as caretaker in December 2018 and the Frenchman embarked on a phenomenal run of nine goals in 12 games.However, Solskjaer moved Pogba to a deeper role in a 4-2-3-1 at the start of last season and Pogba returned to the left side of a midfield axis after he

straight to your inbox every day, freePaul Pogba is open to running down his contract at Manchester United and leaving on a free transfer for the second time in his career, according to reports.The France World Cup winner has struggled to live up his expectations since the United academy graduate returned to Old Trafford in 2016 for a club-record £89m fee.Links with a return to Juventus, as well as reported interest from Real Madrid, have been present ever since and speculation of an exit has

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United midfielder Fred believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will need all his players over a hectic period of fixtures in the next month.Fred and Scott McTominay came into the United side earlier this season and brought solidity to Solskjaer's midfield.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United midfielder Paul Pogba believes he has benefited from playing for France across their three November internationals.Pogba played for 57 minutes in France's surprising home defeat by Finland before starting in the Nations League wins over Portugal and Sweden ahead of his return to Manchester.

straight to your inbox every day, freeAmad Diallo has been mentioned in only two tweets by the official Manchester United account so far: one to confirm his 'future transfer' and the other a story about his first-ever Instagram post; a picture with Paul Pogba posted on December 29 2015.Pogba still dominates international fortnights, regardless of whether he is doing the talking or not.

straight to your inbox every day, freeFrance manager Didier Deschamps has urged Manchester United to take note of Paul Pogba's form while on international duty.Pogba has struggled to cement his place in the starting XI under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this season and has been restricted to substitute appearances in recent week with the United boss preferring the energetic duo of Scott McTominay and Fred behind Bruno Fernandes.The 27-year-old discussed his current situation at Old Trafford after

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United fans believe Paul Pogba should not be offered a new contract and should be offloaded in the summer transfer window.Pogba, 27, has failed to meet expectations since re-joining the club from Juventus in 2016 and has struggled to force his way into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side on a regular basis this season.The Frenchman has made 11 appearances this term but six of those have come as a substitute.

straight to your inbox every day, freePaul Pogba has been criticised by Micah Richards for his 'disrespectful' comments made while on international duty with France this week.The World Cup winner stated representing Les Bleus was a 'breath of fresh air' amid one of the toughest periods in his career.

straight to your inbox every day, free Juventus great Claudio Marchisio has pleaded with Manchester United star Paul Pogba to return to Turin. The request comes as Pogba finds himself out of favour under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and struggling for form at Old Trafford.

straight to your inbox every day, freePaul Pogba has admitted he is currently dealing with the most 'difficult' period of his career. The Manchester United star has struggled for form so far this season which has seen him fall down the midfield pecking order at Old Trafford.

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is suffering from a lack of 'rhythm', according to his international teammate Hugo Lloris.Pogba's form for United has come under the spotlight of late, having been unable to hold down a regular starting spot under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this term.Questions have been raised about his future at the club, with the player himself admitting that it would be a "dream" to join Real Madrid.Pogba is currently on international

straight to your inbox every day, freeIt is going to take some time for Manchester United to assemble a squad capable of challenging Liverpool and Manchester City for the Premier League title. The Reds do not lack for quality, it's just largely concentrated in the same positions.

straight to your inbox every day, freeDidier Deschamps says Paul Pogba needs to find rhythm again following France's shock defeat to Finland. The Manchester United midfielder started the game for the World Champions but was replaced after 57 minutes with his country 2-0 down.

straight to your inbox every day, freeAnthony Martial, Nemanja Matic, Paul Pogba and Mason Greenwood have been told to follow the example set by Bruno Fernandes at Manchester United.The Portuguese international has been a star player for United since his arrival from Sporting Lisbon in the January transfer window.Fernandes was at his sparkling best during Saturday's 3-1 win over Everton, scoring two and setting up a third for Edinson Cavani to secure a much-needed victory.Pogba and Matic have

straight to your inbox every day, freeReal Madrid are once again plotting a move for Manchester United star Paul Pogba and prefer him to wonderkid Eduardo Camavinga, according to reports.Pogba has long been linked with a move to Madrid and fuelled speculation in the previous transfer window by saying it was his 'dream' to play in the Spanish capital.

straight to your inbox every day, freeJamie Carragher has insisted Manchester United should cash in on Paul Pogba and believes that he can't play in the same midfield as Bruno Fernandes.The Frenchman has been out of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first-choice Premier League XI since last month's 6-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. Instead, Scott McTominay and Fred have been the preferred pairing alongside Fernandes.

straight to your inbox every day, freeJust like clockwork, the latest comments from the French national team camp came, as they normally do when the Premier League breaks for international football. The only difference this time was that Didier Deschamps, the France manager, was irking Manchester United at a press conference rather than Paul Pogba.