This archive report was first published on 12 August 2019.
Manchester United's season got off to a flying start as they thrashed Chelsea 4-0 in their Premier League opener on Sunday, August 11, at Old Trafford.
Harry Maguire, who joined the Red Devils for a reported £80 million, made a strong impression on his debut, showcasing his defensive prowess alongside Victor Lindelof.
Maguire's performance caught the eye of his teammate Paul Pogba, who showered him with praise, revealing that he has nicknamed him 'The Beast'.
"Honestly, as you saw, he was really impressive. He is a leader. He fit right in with us in training," Pogba told reporters.
"We talked about controlling the defence well and he has a good understanding with Victor [Lindelof]. It was a very good match to start with from the whole team," he added.
The win was a result of a team effort, with Marcus Rashford netting a double, Anthony Martial scoring, and debutant Daniel James grabbing a goal each to put Frank Lampard's side to the sword.
