Premier League restart: Few clear-cut chances, Phil Foden and Paul Pogba shine

2:56 FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Wolves’ win over West Ham in the Premier League.

Chelsea midfielder Christian Pulisic also levelled the scores just five minutes after coming off the bench on the hour mark in a 2-1 win over Aston Villa.

At the other end of the scale, David Luiz produced a ‘disasterclass’ cameo during the Gunners’ defeat to City after replacing the injured Pablo Mari midway through the first half.

In just 25 minutes on the field, the Brazilian made a costly error which led to Raheem Sterling scoring the opener before conceding a penalty and receiving his marching orders.

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Meanwhile, Paul Pogba made his long-awaited return to action for Manchester United, having missed 22 league games this season with an ankle injury – and it was worth the wait.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side were trailing Tottenham 1-0 and lacking penetration in the final third when the France international took to the field in the 63rd minute.

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Pogba oozed class, winning a penalty – cooly despatched by fellow midfield maestro Bruno Fernandes – and, minutes later, pinged an audacious volleyed long pass for Marcus Rashford.

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The graphic below shows the cumulative xG of both teams, with United’s potency in attack soaring after Pogba’s introduction – suggesting United fans have reason to be excited about a Pogba-Fernandes partnership.

The action continues to come thick and fast as matchday 31 gets underway on Tuesday when Leicester host Brighton before Tottenham face West Ham – both games are live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event.