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Wenger: How PSG took Pogba out of game

Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says PSG were able to take Paul Pogba out of the game for their Champions League win at Manchester United.

Wenger, who was acting as a pundit for beIN Sports broke down PSG's tactical approach, with Pogba also sent off late on.

He said: "What PSG did was block Pogba with Marquinhos and when they had they ball [Julian] Draxler came in behind Pogba and that's where the chances were created.

"In the Champions League it's important to not be dominated in midfield and for the whole evening Manchester United were dominated in midfield.

"PSG never lost the ball and United could never win the ball back. They lost the battle there. When you play at home and cannot keep the ball, you're in trouble.

"The technical understanding between the two teams was huge. It got bigger as the game went on.

"Manchester United played at home and had one shot on goal in a Champions League match. That tells you about the difference between the two teams."

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