The Scotsman

Pogba has a ‘big part’ to play at United

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is convinced Paul Pogba has a “big, big part” to play at Manchester United despite the Frenchman’s recent remarks about Real Madrid.

Pogba described Madrid asa“dream”clubandmad­e specific reference to manager Zinedine Zidane, who said over the weekend he liked the midfielder “a lot”.

Ahead of tonight’s visit to Wolves, Solskjaer said: “Paul is a very nice and polite man who answered a general question.

“Zidane is an icon in France, a fantastic manager, he used to be a fantastic player and Paul has just politely answered that question.

“Paul’s happy here and he’s going to be a big, big part. I’ve always said that you’d like to build your team around him and that hasn’t changed at all.”

Fulham caretaker boss Scott Parker does not want

Watford to host their relegation wake.

The Cottagers travel to Vicarage Road tonight knowing a defeat will send them down to the Championsh­ip with five games still to play.

Parker replaced Claudio Ranieri at the end of February, but his side have lost all four matches since.

Parker said: “I think a win is vitally important. The scenario is what it is, but it’s a massive game for us to not be relegated tomorrow night.

“The team, the club and everyone need a win. Performanc­es have got better but ultimately we sit here with no wins for some time, so the result is key.

“We understand the situation and how tough it’s going to be to stay in this division. Even a draw could give us something to build on.”

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