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Manchester United send worrying statement over Pogba’s penalty miss

August 19, 2019 Manchester United's Paul Pogba reacts during the match Action Images via Reuters

Manchester United are working on identifying individuals who racially abused Paul Pogba online after the midfielder missed a penalty in Monday's 1-1 draw at Wolverhampton Wanderers, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.

Pogba won a late penalty but had his effort from the spot saved by Wolves goalkeeper Rui Patricio. The draw cost United top spot in the Premier League standings, leading to a handful of supporters racially abusing the Frenchman.

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