Paul Pogba inspires Manchester United to easy win over Fulham

United cruised to a win at Craven Cottage

Claudio Ranieri encourages Fulham to be 'soldiers who will fight to the end' ahead of Man Utd clash

Manchester United saw off Fulham with plenty to spare as they moved into the top four in the Premier League.

Two goals from Paul Pogba and a third from Anthony Martial were more than enough as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's unbeaten run was extended to 11 at Craven Cottage.

Here's how it played out:

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[9 February 2019 12:56 · Kishan Vaghela]

When Fulham defend like this, yes it is. 

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He might be an unpopular figure at United, but he might have just struck gold.

[9 February 2019 13:09 · Kishan Vaghela]

39 min: Fulham 0-2 Manchester United

First yellow card of the game goes to Fulham's Arsenal loanee Calum Chambers, after he deliberately treds on Chris Smalling's leg.

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41 min: Fulham 0-2 Manchester United

Nearly a screamer from Phil Jones!

He sees his effort tipped over the bar from Rico after the centre back's left-foot shot from just outside the box following Herrera's lay off. 

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43 min: Fulham 0-2 Manchester United

And now a yellow card for Matic, who stops a Fulham attack by fouling Babel.

The resulting free-kick produces a half chance, but De Gea comfortably saves from Chambers.

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Half Time: Fulham 0-2 Manchester United

Hints of boos ring around the Cottage as the visitors go in 2-0 up, thanks to their French duo.

Paul Pogba gave Solskjaer's side the lead when he fired in from a tight angle with an effort that Sergio Rico ought to have saved.

Anthony Martial made it two soon after with another bit of individual brilliance from a United player at Craven Cottage, bringing back memories of Ronaldo's solo goal here nearly 12 years ago.

Fulham started very brightly but the two goals has seen the return of the timidness into their game.

It's a long, long way back from here. 

[9 February 2019 13:24 · Kishan Vaghela]

Paul Pogba's season just keeps getting better doesn't it?

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And Anthony Martial isn't far behind.....

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Where on earth do Fulham go from here? 

Will Claudio Ranieri make any changes for the second half, with contract rebel Ryan Sessegnon and Tom Cairney among the substitutes?

Second half coming up in a few minutes. 

[9 February 2019 13:32 · Kishan Vaghela]

46 min: Fulham 0-2 Manchester United

The answer is no, and we have the same teams as we had at the start of the first half as we get underway once again.