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West Ham vs Man Utd: Rio Ferdinand reacts to Paul Pogba team news
MANCHESTER UNITED star Paul Pogba rightfully starts the Premier League clash against West Ham today.
That is the opinion of BT Sport pundit and former Manchester United Rio Ferdinand.
Pogba’s relationship with manager Jose Mourinho has once again hit the headlines this week.
Mourinho stripped the Frenchman of the vice-captaincy, claiming no player is bigger than the club.
The duo were then filmed having what appeared to be a confrontation at training on Wednesday.
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The last few games he has probably been the stand-out player for Man United
Paul Pogba has started every Premier League game so far this season despite the troubles off the field with Mourinho.
Mourinho said at his press conference Pogba would remain in the side to travel to West Ham this lunchtime and he was true to his word.
And Ferdinand says it was the right call because the midfielder has been one of United’s best players this season.
“He’s £90million-worth, he should be starting,” he said.
“Listen, after the week that’s gone on it would have created even more of a cray scenario in the media if he hadn’t started today.
“Listen, the last few games he has probably been the stand-out player for Man United.
“So on performances he deserves to start.”
Alexis Sanchez has been left out of the squad to face West Ham.
Manchester United are looking to bounce back from last weekend’s 1-1 draw at home to Wolves.
The Red Devils also lost in midweek in the Carabao Cup, going down on penalties against Championship side Derby.
West Ham are looking for their second win of the season and their first at home.
They currently sit 17th in the table with four points from six games.
Manuel Pellegrini's side drew 0-0 with Chelsea in their last league outing.