Jose Mourinho insists Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s success since his decision to move to England is down to him.
Paul Mariner and Sebastian Salazar discuss Man United’s capture of the EFL Cup trophy, and if Southampton deserved more.
LONDON — He may have been playing to the gallery by living up to his egotistical, self-centred reputation, but Zlatan Ibrahimovic had a point with his response when asked whether he felt Manchester United were on the verge of “something special” following their dramatic EFL Cup Final victory over Southampton.
“I came,” Ibrahimovic said. “That is special.”
The Swedish centre-forward’s two goals in United’s 3-2 win at Wembley, one of the classic finals since the stadium reopened in 2007, took…
Paul Mariner and Sebastian Salazar discuss Man United’s capture of the EFL Cup trophy, and if Southampton deserved more.
Jose Mourinho admitted that Manchester United’s 3-2 win in the EFL Cup final was “unfair” on Southampton on Sunday.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic headed home an 87th-minute winner for United, adding to a brilliant free kick that opened the scoring in the first half, but Southampton were arguably the better team over the 90 minutes, something that Mourinho seemed to acknowledge after the match.
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“I feel Claude Puel has a reason to be sad and disappointed,” Mourinho said. “He did fantastic work. His team deserved…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic rose to the occasion with a dramatic game-winner to seal the League Cup title for Man United.
Paul Mariner and Sebastian Salazar discuss Man United’s capture of the EFL Cup trophy, and if Southampton deserved more.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic rose to the occasion with a dramatic game-winner to seal the League Cup title for Man United.
Manchester United claimed the EFL Cup in a final of rare drama and despite being well below their best were driven to victory by the desire and the goals of Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
The match was as closely fought as the 3-2 scoreline suggests, with Southampton superb and by far the better side for long periods, but what the scoreline will never show is how evergreen Ibrahimovic inspired his team when so many of them were flagging. This victory could serve as a great catalyst for the rest of their season…
Paul Mariner and Sebastian Salazar discuss Man United’s capture of the EFL Cup trophy, and if Southampton deserved more.
Where would Manchester United be without Zlatan Ibrahimovic? He scored twice to boost them to a win in the EFL Cup final.
LONDON — Three thoughts from Manchester United’s 3-2 victory over Southampton at Wembley Stadium, which sees Jose Mourinho’s side lift the EFL Cup trophy.
1. Manchester United win the EFL Cup
Where would Manchester United be without Zlatan Ibrahimovic? It’s a question that, when this season as a whole is considered, might be tough to answer. But on this occasion, they would be without the EFL Cup, won in a thrilling encounter against an excellent Southampton side at Wembley.
Ibrahimovic scored…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic rose to the occasion with a dramatic game-winner to seal the League Cup title for Man United.
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Jose Mourinho has made six changes to his Manchester United side for the EFL Cup final against Southampton.
David De Gea, Antonio Valencia, Marcos Rojo, Ander Herrera, Jesse Lingard and Anthony Martial all return after being left out of the 1-0 win at St Etienne in the Europa League on Thursday.
There is no place in the team for Wayne Rooney or Marcus Rashford, but Juan Mata starts after arriving back from Spain where he attended his grandfather’s funeral.
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The FC crew say Man United’s barometer of success is measured by if they earn a UCL spot, not by winning the League Cup.
Jose Mourinho has confirmed Wayne Rooney will be involved in Manchester United’s EFL Cup final.
Rumours continue to swirl around Wayne Rooney, but does Paul Mariner feel he’s a good fit for MLS?
Jose Mourinho explains his decision to wear a ‘CR’ shirt following Leicester City’s sacking of Claudio Ranieri.
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Juan Mata wants to sign a new contract at Manchester United and win the Premier League or Champions League with the club.
Mata, 28, joined from Chelsea in January 2014 and won the FA Cup last season, but he is eager to commit his long-term future.
“I have two years left on my contract and I would like to stay beyond that,” he told the Sun. “I am happy here and obviously since I came we have won the FA Cup, Community Shield and now we have another chance to win a trophy.
“I am thinking that the fans…