Premier League 2017/18: 5 takeaways from Manchester United's flying start

Swansea City v Manchester United - Premier League
Manchester United have scored 8 goals in 2 games

#3 Pogba excels in a three-man midfield

Swansea City v Manchester United - Premier League
Pogba has scored 3 goals in his last 3 Premier League matches

Jose Mourinho decided to make two substitutions around the 71st minute against Swansea, bringing on Fellaini and Martial and in the process, shuffled the United's formation from 4-2-3-1 to a 4-3-3. This was exactly what Mourinho did against West Ham when the Red Devils were 2-0 up.

On both occasions, United seemed to have reaped the benefits as the addition of another midfielder in the form of Marouane Fellaini gave even more freedom to Paul Pogba to make his runs into the box.

Pogba, who was perhaps lucky to be not sent off in the first half, clearly relished this license given to him as he scored again.

The early signs are that a three-man midfield seems to suit Pogba's game perfectly and perhaps in bigger games, we are likely to see United with a three-man midfield and Pogba in a more advanced role.

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