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Paul Pogba was best player on the pitch against Chelsea, claims Jose Mourinho

Manchester United manager says under-fire midfielder was a ‘giant’ despite criticism of Frenchman after 1-0 FA Cup quarter-final loss

Chelsea’s N'Golo Kante (left) and Manchester United's Paul Pogba during their FA Cup quarter-final. Photo: EPA

Jose Mourinho has leapt to under Paul Pogba’s defence by claiming his under-fire midfielder was a “giant” against Chelsea.

Manchester United lost a fiery FA Cup quarter-final 1-0 at Stamford Bridge in the early hours of Tuesday morning (Hong Kong time), with £89 million summer signing Pogba overshadowed by Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante who scored a superb winner.