Back to the Manchester United Newsfeed

Manchester United 4-1 Fenerbahce: Paul Pogba nets brace as former Red Devil Robin van Persie grabs consolation for Turkish giants

Daily Mail | October 20, 2016

Related Topics: Manchester United F.C., Paul Pogba, Fenerbahçe S.K., Robin van Persie, Anthony Martial, Jesse Lingard, 2 (number)

Paul Pogba scored a brace as Manchester United cruised to victory against Turkish giants Fenerbahce in the Europa League on Thursday evening.

The Frenchman scored from the spot on the half hour mark before netting a stunning curler after Anthony Martial had doubled United's lead with a second penalty.

Jesse Lingard added a fourth early in the second half before former United striker Robin van Persie grabbed a consolation for Fenerbahce on his return to Old Trafford.

More to follow...

Paul Pogba coolly curls the ball home to put Manchester United 3-0 up against Fenerbahce in the first half of Thursday's clash
Paul Pogba coolly curls the ball home to put Manchester United 3-0 up against Fenerbahce in the first half of Thursday's clash
The Frenchman slides on his knees after scoring his second goal of the evening as United claimed three points in Group A
Pogba roars with delight as he is congratulated by defenders Matteo Darmian and Eric Bailly after scoring a brace for United
Pogba roars with delight as he is congratulated by defenders Matteo Darmian and Eric Bailly after scoring a brace for United
Pogba sidefoots his penalty into the net to score his first of the evening and put the Red Devils ahead against Turkish giants
Pogba sidefoots his penalty into the net to score his first of the evening and put the Red Devils ahead against Turkish giants
United playmaker Juan Mata was brought down by Fenerbahce centre back Simon Kjaer for the first penalty of the evening
United playmaker Juan Mata was brought down by Fenerbahce centre back Simon Kjaer for the first penalty of the evening
Minutes later, Anthony Martial was felled in the area and United were given the chance to double their lead from the spot
Minutes later, Anthony Martial was felled in the area and United were given the chance to double their lead from the spot
Pogba's compatriot Martial expertly fires the ball into the bottom left corner of the goal to give the Red Devils a 2-0 lead
Pogba's compatriot Martial expertly fires the ball into the bottom left corner of the goal to give the Red Devils a 2-0 lead
Martial jumps for joy and clenches his fists in celebration during what was a convincing performance from United in Europe
Martial jumps for joy and clenches his fists in celebration during what was a convincing performance from United in Europe
United winger Jesse Lingard rifles the ball home to score the fourth goal of the evening as the Red Devils cruised to victory
Goalscorers Pogba and Lingard celebrate with a choreographed dance routine after the latter put the hosts four goals up
Goalscorers Pogba and Lingard celebrate with a choreographed dance routine after the latter put the hosts four goals up
Former Manchester United star Robin van Persie nabs a consolation goal past David de Gea for the Turkish giants late on
Former Manchester United star Robin van Persie nabs a consolation goal past David de Gea for the Turkish giants late on
Van Persie acknowledges the Old Trafford crowd but did not go overboard with a celebration after netting against United
Van Persie acknowledges the Old Trafford crowd but did not go overboard with a celebration after netting against United
See full article at Daily Mail