Manchester United vs. Southampton: Time, Channel & Lineup

Pogba went on to suggest he felt ready to play in the Premier League less than two weeks after arriving at United following his extended holiday in America, with Mourinho confirming on Thursday that he would play some part in the Southampton match.

The returning Pogba, who has only trained with United for 11 days, has been declared fit for selection against Southampton when the Frenchman could make his first Old Trafford appearance since 2012.

“If you look at his stats from last season he wasn’t far behind Dimitri Payet in terms of goals and assists”.

A world-leading sum of £89million was required to bring him back after a four-year stint with Juventus and Mourinho believes his club have acquired a player who has evolved into one of the planet’s finest midfielders.

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has told Sky Sports that he is at “the top” of his career and has the best years ahead of him, which could keep him going until he is 70.

Paul Pogba chats with Thierry Henry. But he’s one of the best midfield players, maybe I could say the best midfield player, in the world.

Mourinho’s men began the season with a convincing win over Bournemouth last Saturday, while the St Mary’s club drew with Watford at home.

Pogba is expected to feature, even if as a substitute, in Friday’s Premier League clash between United and Southampton.

Sadio Mane, Graziano Pelle and Victor Wanyama have left and Claude Puel has succeeded Ronald Koeman as manager. The gold standard for managers at United, Sir Alex Ferguson, retired in 2013 at the age of 71.

Dusan Tadic took up the number 10 role and winger Nathan Redmond, signed from Norwich City for a reported 10 million pounds, played up front, crowning his debut with a volleyed second-half equaliser.

Southampton do however, have a pretty good record at Old Trafford and are unbeaten in their last three visits to the stadium.

“So maybe it’s not an “impact”, maybe it’s just a natural improvement of the team, because he’s a super football player”.

Ryan Bertrand is still injured.

“I see him happy”.

Central defender Chris Smalling returns for United after sitting out the trip to Bournemouth through suspension.