Ogbonna singles out the heroes

Outstanding Angelo Ogbonna was thrilled with the point at Old Trafford and gave particular praise to Diafra Sakho and Ashley Fletcher after the game.

The ex-Juventus central defender was in wonderful form himself and said: “I think it is a really crucial point for us. We had a really good game and a good performance and it was so important for us because we were so disappointed about the last match.

“It was great to put a good performance in. We were so concentrated at the back and maybe this is why this game is a great moment.”

And he added: “For us, [Sakho’s] so important He’s a good player and a good man and he’s important for the team. But it wasn’t just him, but a lot of players.

“Fletcher came on and was brilliant as well. We need to get our confidence back sometimes, but this is a good way to get it back.

“He got chances and maybe if he puts the ball in for us then today I’m talking about three points! But it’s OK – he’s still young and he is a good player.

“He can keep the ball and run in behind and he’s very good for us that we have a good lot of young players who can improve and help the team and we have to keep our feet on the ground and work hard and take it step-by-step.”

Ogbonna made one intervention which will love long in the memory when he threw himself in front of a Ibrahimovic goalbound effort.

He said: “Yeah, it was [great to stop Ibrahimovic]. Maybe we had a lot of chances but they had a lot of chances too.

“At the end of the game, it’s a draw and we keep this point and we have to look forward and get back here on Wednesday.

“It’s important for the first match to draw and it’s a really good point for us.