Paul Pogba netted twice from the spot after Mata and Martial were fouled in the box to give Manchester United an undeserved win against Westham who Ole Gunnar agreed were the better team.
The French is apparently said to be falling apart with his manager and his move to RealMadrid has been the talk of the town with him expressing his desire to play at Bernabeu and Zidane praising him as a midfielder who does know what is doing in the club.
But n amove to quench all these stunts and speculations, Manchester United ready to make Paul Pogba the club captain in a bid to show the French midfielder how much they value him.
As revealed by Sunday Mirror Sport last week, United have told the 26-year-old that he will not be sold in the summer despite Real Madrid launching a charm offensive to prise him away from Old Trafford.
And now they are ready to hand Pogba more responsibility by making him skipper – and will also offer negotiations aimed at securing his long-term future on a new contract.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants a new leader next season.
Current club captain Antonio Valencia is leaving at the end of his contract and 33-year-old Ashley Young is expected to take more of a squad role