Paul Pogba hits the crossbar and Twitter explodes as Manchester United world-record signing almost justifies £119m fee
PAUL POGBA showed a glimpse of why Manchester United parted with a world-record £119million to net him – smacking the crossbar from 30yards.
And Twitter exploded as Red Devils skipper Wayne Rooney then scuffed a shot so badly that would it would have gone out for a throw-in… if it had the power.
Paul Pogba smashes a shot against the crossbar in the 30th minuteReutersPogba checks on Anthony Martial after his fellow Frenchman suffered suspected concussionGetty Images
Etienne Capoue gave Watford a 30th-minute lead at Vicarage Road just four minutes after Pogba’s shot left the woodwork shaking.
Anthony Martial was caught in possession about 25 yards out by Miguel Britos.
Darryl Janmaat then picked out Capoue with the cut-back for the Frenchman to smash in from 18 yards.
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