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Paul Pogba penalty run-up after Alexis Sanchez row sparks social media jokes and memes as Manchester United beat Leicester
Twitter goes into meltdown after French World Cup winner’s comical run-up to spot kick as Jose Mourinho’s side win English Premier League opener
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Paul Pogba’s comical penalty run-up has sent social media into meltdown, after the World Cup winner pulled rank over Alexis Sanchez in Manchester United’s 2-1 win against Leicester at Old Trafford.
Sanchez tried to convince Pogba to hand him the ball when United were awarded a penalty in just the second minute of the new English Premier League season.
But the Frenchman was having none of it after being given the captain’s armband by Jose Mourinho, in an apparent show of faith amid speculation linking him to Barcelona and Juventus.
And after a brief conversation with Sanchez, Pogba stepped up to bury the spot kick – but only after an unusual run-up that became an instant hit on Twitter.
Speaking to Sky Sports after the match, Pogba explained his run-up.
“It’s my style of taking penalties, I’ve always done it,” he said. “I know it’s long, I know it can disturb the goalkeeper but the most important thing is for the ball to go in.
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