Pogba to face brother as Man United meet St. Etienne


Manchester United's Paul Pogba in action with Tottenham's Kyle Walker. Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - Old Trafford - 11/12/16. Reuters / Andrew Yates Livepic

ZURICH (Reuters) - Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba could face his brother Florentin after the Jose Mourinho's side were drawn against St Etienne in the Europa League round of 32, a tie which will also stir memories of the dark days of hooliganism in the 1970s.

The sides met in the old European Cup Winners' Cup in 1977-78 but the first leg in St Etienne was marred by violence involving United supporters.

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