Paul Pogba was definitely the hero of the Manchester Derby this past weekend scoring two goals which helped the Red Devils equalize the game after trailing by 2-0 and it was Chris  Smalling who scored the third goal to win all three points for United.

And during the post-match interview, it was evidently Paul Pogba who stole all the limelight.

But apart from the French International, Alexis Sanchez also played a very important role in the win.

The Chilean had two assists during the game and was also involved in the buildup of the other one.

And during the post-match conference, Paul Pogba decided to praise United’s January signing.

Pogba told Sky Sports: “I know they like to attack so we had to get forward

“I know when he [Sanchez] has the ball he likes to play, I saw the space and I just went.

“Luckily I was there.

“We lifted because we were 2-0 down – one goal and obviously your confidence goes up.

“Before the game, he [Sanchez] said ‘I see you all the time, just make the run and I will find you.

“We were losing 2-0. They love to attack, they don’t love to defend, so I had to go in the box, get more in the box because we play in a three.

“So I know I have Matic behind, it’s me and Herrera, we are in front to score goals.

“I didn’t think about anything [as I ran into the area], I saw the ball of Alexis, I know he loves to play direct, so when he pass it, and I saw the space, I just went and luckily Vincent wasn’t there, he wasn’t tight enough, he didn’t touch the ball and I was there.

“It’s hard to make this run when you play in a two because you have to stay,” Pogba added.

“When we have three I can go forward. I know [City] like to attack so we had to get forward. I know when he [Sanchez] has the ball he likes to play, I saw the space and I just went. Luckily I was there.”

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