Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba believes he has judged by different standards compared to his peers.

The Frenchman has experienced an indifferent second season at Old Trafford, which has been hallmarked by Jose Mourinho's decision to bench him on numerous occasions.

But Pogba feels as though the criticism he has received from the public has been too harsh.

"It's quite funny because we don't judge me on the midfield part," he told Sky Sports. "We judge me on assists and goals and that's the truth.

"I can make an outstanding game, but if I don't score or make an assist they will say, 'that is normal', or whatever.

"But if someone else does it, it is different. They will maybe be man of the match.

"I think I'm judged differently, but it's good.

"It makes me improve as well, it is a challenge for me and I take it in a good way.

"I don't take it in a bad way. I'll try to score and make assists and that's it. I still want to do my job in midfield.

"If I can help the team in attack and defence and make a difference I will do it. If I can score and assist it is even better."