Michail Antonio mocks Paul Pogba handball as West Ham draw with Man United to secure Premier League status

Caught on camera: Antonio mocks Pogba
Sky Sports
Richard Parry23 July 2020

West Ham star Michail Antonio certainly saw the funny side of Paul Pogba’s handball Wednesday night’s draw at Old Trafford , much to the annoyance of the France international.

Pogba covered his face to block Declan Rice’s thunderbolt which resulted in a penalty kick being awarded to West Ham.

Antonio would score from the spot to give West Ham a 1-0 lead, with Sky Sports commentator and former Manchester United captain Gary Neville branding Pogba’s actions as ‘rubbish’ and ‘embarrassing’ .

While VAR analysed the incident, Antonio was caught mocking Pogba in a discussion with Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes – with Pogba watching on behind.

The World Cup winner certainly didn’t look happy as Antonio shared a laugh as his expense.

Pogba would later apologise to his team-mates as Mason Greenwood’s goal salvaged a point for the hosts, who now must avoid defeat to Leicester City on the final day of the season to secure a place in next season’s Champions League.

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The point for West Ham secured their Premier League survival ahead of what could have been a decisive match with Aston Villa on Sunday.

Victory for Dean Smith’s Villa will secure their top-flight status.