Today’s back pages: Paul Pogba and Man Utd pay the penalty

A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on Tuesday 20 August

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba missed a penalty in the 1-1 draw against Wolves
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba missed a penalty in the 1-1 draw against Wolves 
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Manchester United missed out on the chance to go top of the Premier League table after being held to a 1-1 draw by Wolves last night.

Anthony Martial had given United a 27th-minute lead at Molineux but Wolves hit back ten minutes into the second-half when Ruben Neves scored a wonderful curling effort from outside of the box.

After being fouled by Conor Coady on 67 minutes, Paul Pogba stepped up to take a penalty but his effort was saved by Wolves keeper Rui Patricio low to his right.

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United were left “sick as a Pog”, says the Daily Express and Daily Mirror, with the Frenchman now missing four penalties in the Premier League since the start of last season.

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