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Paul Pogba has alluded to a potential change in scenery, admitting “who knows what will happen in the next few months”, as speculation over his Manchester United future continues to rumble on.
Amid reports of a break down in relations with manager Jose Mourinho towards the end of summer, the midfielder was subsequently linked with a move to Barcelona.
United dug in and refused to sell, but the World Cup winner has suggested a future move away from Old Trafford could still be on the cards.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings David de Gea - 6 out of 10 Kept United in the game by stopping a Dele Alli shot that should’ve ended it but still conceded three goals.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings Ander Herrera - 6 Had to play in an unusual position as the left back of a central three and his inexperience here showed, he dove into a few challenges and lost concentration easily
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings Chris Smalling - 5 Made some great tackles in defence including a sliding challenge to dispossess Harry Kane in United’s area but lacks the class needed to keep United in games.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings Phil Jones - 5 Lucky not to give a penalty away for his challenge on Lucas Moura and looked out of his depth at the back.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings Antonio Valencia - 6 Showed how he was missed last week, gave United options going forward but was poor in defence.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings Paul Pogba - 6 Took a long-ranged effort in the second half that narrowly missed but didn’t have a big impact.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings Nemanja Matic - 6 Made a mistake that could’ve been costly in the first half but had a thankless job in front of this poor United defence.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings Fred - 7 Looked hungry to score running towards goal and shooting on a number of occasions.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings Luke Shaw - 7 The only defender to retain his place from the Brighton match and he showed way, created chances for Lukaku up top and tracked back well in defence, but his only blip lead to the second goal.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings Jesse Lingard - 7 Ran well and pressed high up top, creating space and chances for fun.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings Romelu Lukaku - 6 Missed the best chance of the game an open goal in the first half. He should’ve scored and given United the lead.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings Hugo Lloris - 6 Did what was asked of him and stopped the shots that were on target.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings Kieran Trippier - 7 His cross sent Spurs ahead and he fed Eriksen down the channel for the second goal.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings Toby Alderweireld - 7 Stopped Jesse Lingard from scoring in the second half with a crucial toe that sent the ball out of play and controlled the defence well when Tottenham where defending their lead.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings Jan Vertonghen - 6 A shot deflected of him and almost made it into the back of the net, so you could say great defending.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings Danny Rose - 6 Had a tough time defended against Valenica, Lingard and Fred but didn’t look blown away.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings Mousa Dembele - 6 Worked hard in mid-field to push Tottenham forward but struggled in open play, did better when they attacked on the counter.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings Eric Dier - 6 Linked well with Dembele to feed the front men and was a presence in mid-field.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings Dele Alli - 7 Had pace and strength and got into a great position in the first half only for Herrera to block his shot.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings Christian Eriksen - 6 Had a shot saved in the first half, it was a difficult chance with lots of bodies in between him and goal.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings Harry Kane - 8 Had a quiet game in the first half and he didn’t get enough service in United’s area, but when he did he headed it home with gusto and set up the third goal.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham: Player ratings Lucas Moura - 9 MAN OF THE MATCH. Troubled United on lots of occasions and should’ve had a penalty, scored the two goals which is nothing less than he deserved.
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When asked why a move to Barcelona didn’t materialise this summer, Pogba, who is currently on international duty with France, said: “There was a lot of talk, but it was just like that, I’m under contract in Manchester.
“My future is currently in Manchester, I still have a contract, I’m playing there at the moment, but who knows what will happen in the next few months.”
And when asked if he had a tense relationship with Mourinho, Pogba nodded before replying: “We have a pure coach-player relationship, that’s right.
“One thing I can assure you: I will always give 100 per cent, no matter which coach I always give everything for United – I can not say more.”
This comes in the wake of Luis Suarez’s admission that Pogba would be more than welcome at Barcelona.
Pogba's future has been of widespread debate in recent weeks (Getty) (Getty Images) “Pogba’s an elite player who’s won everything,” Suarez told Catalonian radio station RAC1. “He has a lot of quality and he is a key player for United.
“I think he would like to be competing for more than he is at the moment. He’s not a player that belongs to Barca, but he would always be welcome.”
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