Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s first-half strike proved the difference between the sides in the end, with Hugo called upon to deny Paul Pogba on more than one occasion.
His fellow French international Moussa gave us some fresh impetus down the right in the second period but ultimately we couldn’t fashion enough opportunities to take something from the game.
Here’s what Hugo, Moussa and Toby, who marked his first Premier League appearance since October 15 after returning from a knee injury, had to say afterwards…
Hugo Lloris
Was this an opportunity missed?
“It’s a bit frustrating because on the pitch, we don’t feel they are better than us.