Pogba, Fernandes start in Utd friendly loss

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Manchester United midfielders Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes played together for the first time as the club played two friendlies against West Bromwich Albion at Old Trafford on Friday.

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Both players started in the opening match against the Championship side which United lost 2-1. Fernandes scored one penalty and missed another.

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Since his move from Sporting CP in January, Fernandes has been unable to feature alongside Pogba who has been out of action since December after suffering metatarsal and ankle injuries.

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United won the second game 3-1 with a double from Andreas Pereira and a Tahith Chong goal. Marcus Rashford also returned from a back injury to make his first appearance since January.

With matches set to be played behind closed doors when the Premier League returns, United have set up a campaign to show the pictures of supporters on a mosaic that will be displayed in their first home match.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side saw a friendly with Stoke City called off on Tuesday after their manager Michael O'Neill had tested positive for the coronavirus.

United return to action with a trip to Tottenham on June 19 before welcoming Sheffield United to Old Trafford on June 24.

Source: espn.co.uk