DBasia.news – Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba admits he has made a “foolish mistake” and caused Manchester United to lose 0-1 against Arsenal at Old Trafford, giving the Red Devils their worst start at home in 48 years.
Manchester United lost 1-0 when they hosted Arsenal in the 2020-2021 Premier League match, at Old Trafford Stadium, Sunday (1/11). The goals scored by the Gunners came from Pogba’s mistake.
The match lasted 0-0 until Arsenal finally got a penalty kick in the 68th minute. Penalties for Man United were given after Paul Pogba violated Hector Bellerin in the forbidden box.
“We know this is a bad performance. I can not make such an offense,” said Pogba as reported by the BBC.
“I thought I could touch the ball, but no. I conceded the team today from a penalty. We have to improve and it starts with yourself.”
Paul Pogba insists he has no intention of tackling Bellerin. However, he struggled because he was physically drained.
“I felt that I just touched the ball a little. I know I was in the penalty box. I shouldn’t have made a penalty like that,” added Pogba.
“Maybe, I’m a little out of breath. It made me make a foolish mistake. I’ll learn from it. I’m not the best in the forbidden box, but I’m going to make it right.”
With that defeat, Manchester United are in 15th place in the standings. Meanwhile, Arsenal has advanced to ninth place.