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Paul Pogba munches on a liquorice straw as Manchester United stars fly down to Bristol for Carabao Cup

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PAUL POGBA got his sugar fix ahead of tonight's Carabao Cup clash by appearing to gobble down some liquorice as he and his Manchester United team-mates boarded their jet down to Bristol.

Jose Mourinho's side face City - Bristol, that is - in the quarter-final tonight.

Paul Pogba was eating what appeared to be some liquorice as he boarded the plane
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Paul Pogba was eating what appeared to be some liquorice as he boarded the planeCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke

But the Red Devils will be looking to emulate the achievements of neighbourhood rivals Manchester City who advanced to the semis after beating Leicester on penalties last night.

Robins boss Lee Johnson has already splashed £450 on a bottle of wine for Mourinho.

And he will be hoping to toast a victory of his own if the Championship high-fliers can pull off an upset at Ashton Gate.

United travelled down early this morning, making easy work of the 140-mile trip to the south west in their plush private plane.

The former Juventus man was the last one on the plane
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The former Juventus man was the last one on the planeCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is making the trip down to Bristol
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic is making the trip down to BristolCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
Henrikh Mkhitaryan sneaks a peek at the camera from the steps
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Henrikh Mkhitaryan sneaks a peek at the camera from the stepsCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
Jose Mourinho was the first one up the steps
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Jose Mourinho was the first one up the stepsCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke

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They were in training yesterday under the watchful eye of Mourinho - who looks to have Henrikh Mkhitaryan back in his good books.

The Armenian winger has been used only sparingly this season but broke into a smile upon his arrival at the AON training complex.

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He is expected to start tonight's clash.

There could also be game time for Luke Shaw and Axel Tuanzebe, who were also pictured boarding the steps to the aircraft alongside the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Romelu Lukaku.

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Marcos Rojo wore a festive hat for the occasion
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Marcos Rojo wore a festive hat for the occasionCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
The United defender certainly appeared to be in the Christmas spirit
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The United defender certainly appeared to be in the Christmas spiritCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
Daley Blind boards the plane
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Daley Blind boards the planeCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
Juan Mata was another big name on the plane
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Juan Mata was another big name on the planeCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
Jose Mourinho will be expecting another win tonight
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Jose Mourinho will be expecting another win tonightCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke

And Pogba clearly wasn't the only player in need of refueling.

Marcos Rojo carried a pack of rice cakes on to the jet for a quick snack on the quick flight.

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