Man Utd vs Southampton: Debuts for Pogba and Rachel Riley

A new era begins at Old Trafford with the Friday night visit of the Saints and the return of Paul Pogba

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It will be an evening of firsts in the Premier League this evening: Jose Mourinho takes charge at Old Trafford for the first time; Paul Pogba (pictured) takes his bow as the world's most expensive footballer, and the Premier League embraces Friday night football.

It is not the first Friday night Premier League match, that came last season because of policing issues, but it will be the first to be given the full Sky Sports treatment. The broadcaster has even roped in Rachel Riley from Countdown to help anchor its coverage.

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