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Ibrahimovic comes to Manchester United’s rescue against Zorya Luhansk

Europa League: Manchester United 1 Zorya Luhansk 0

Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United just managed to oust Ukrainian outfit Zorya Luhansk 1-0 at Old Trafford in their Europa League encounter. Zlatan Ibrahimovic headed the only goal of the clash in the 69th minute, Wayne Rooney provided the assist.

FT: United 1 Zorya 0.

Zlatan’s second-half header settles the game and hands #MUFC three points. #UEL pic.twitter.com/tIJpwNI9OH

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 29, 2016

He scored the only goal of the game and you’ve voted him your Man of the Match. Not a bad night for @Ibra_Official… 👏🏻 #MUFC pic.twitter.com/T14FMX686b

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 29, 2016

Ibra rescued Manchester United from an embarrassing  situation with his goal. It was a brilliant poacher’s goal, one that Zlatan will take credit for.

Zlatan: “We won and that’s what counts after the loss in Rotterdam. It was good to take the three points today.” #MUFC #UEL pic.twitter.com/ygoZNyMUur

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 29, 2016

Ibra now has 6 goals to his name in 10 outings for the Old Trafford outfit in all competitions.

Six goals in 10 games so far for Zlatan Ibrahimovic. ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️#ZlatanTime #MUFC pic.twitter.com/zcR8sQELPt

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 29, 2016

“We deserved to win but it was difficult. Wayne was laughing about the goal afterward, he said he made a great assist, but he gave us what we needed at the time, a second presence in the box,” said Jose Mourinho at the post-match press conference.

#MUTVHD: Jose Mourinho speaks to reporters following Thursday’s 1-0 win. #MUFC https://t.co/tF9cXZGhZH

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 29, 2016

Jose Mourinho on Zlatan Ibrahimovic: “Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a tremendous player. Nobody can believe his age. His quality is simply amazing.”

Mourinho on Zlatan to #MUTVHD: “Nobody can believe his age… his quality is amazing.” #MUFC https://t.co/LeI70kjWZF

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 29, 2016