Paul Pogba will miss the Manchester derby after picking up a red card for a professional foul on Hector Bellerin against Arsenal.

The Manchester United star had been instrumental in the Red Devils' outstanding performance at the Emirates, inspiring them to a 3-1 lead.

But the French midfielder lost control of the ball and lunged in on his Spanish opponent with referee Andre Marriner brandishing a red card after a minute of contemplation.

The 24-year-old will also face the prospect of additional games out through suspension after sarcastically applauding the decision as he walked off the pitch.

Hector Bellerin looks up as Pogba debates his challenge (
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Laurence Griffiths)
Andre Marriner brandishes the red card (
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Laurence Griffiths)
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Pogba will play in the Champions League midweek against CSKA Moscow before being forced to sit out the derby against Manchester City at Old Trafford on December 10.

He will also miss subsequent games at home to Bournemouth and away at West Brom to damage Jose Mourinho's title hopes with Manchester City set to be five points clear (should United hold on to victory vs Arsenal) with a game in hand.

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