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Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates his equaliser against Liverpool

Ibrahimovic: Pressure is something that I enjoy

Zlatan Ibrahimovic says his determination to help restore Manchester United to glory brings more pressure than any external force can exert.

Soccer • 17 Jan 17

The Swede has scored 18 goals since his summer move from PSG

Zlatan: I have conquered England in three months

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is convinced he has already proved a success in English football.

Soccer • 12 Jan 17

West Ham boss unhappy with red card decision

Slaven Bilic criticised referee Mike Dean's decision to send off Sofiane Feghouli after West Ham were beaten 2-0 by Manchester United.

Soccer • 04 Jan 17

Jose Mourinho congratulates Zlatan Ibrahimovic after the Palace match earlier this month

Mourinho: Ibrahimovic injury would be a disaster

An injury to influential striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be disastrous for Manchester United, according to manager Jose Mourinho, who is willing to let winger Memphis Depay leave in January for the right price.

Soccer • 31 Dec 16

The Swede has scored 17 goals for United since his summer move from PSG

Free-scoring Zlatan hoping to end 2016 in style

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is on the brink of another notable scoring landmark in his remarkable career and believes his goal glut can still propel Manchester United to the Premier League title.

Soccer • 30 Dec 16

Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates his second-half strike as Manchester United beat Sunderland

United continue to rise with Sunderland slaying

Henrikh Mkhitaryan's moment of magic capped a comprehensive Manchester United win and chastening Old Trafford return for Sunderland manager David Moyes.

Soccer • 27 Dec 16

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will not be lured by the high wages in China according to Jose Mourinho

Ibrahimovic will see out career with United - Jose

Jose Mourinho has indicated the in-form Zlatan Ibrahimovic will see out his career with Manchester United rather than embark on a swansong in the US or China.

Soccer • 25 Dec 16

Ibrahimovic has scored 16 goals in all competitions for United

Evergreen Zlatan compares himself to fine wine

Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has compared his footballing prowess to a fine red wine that improves with age, with the Swede also claiming he can continue to play for another 15 years.

Soccer • 19 Dec 16

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has bagged 14 goals so far this term for United

Mourinho hails 'phenomenal' Ibrahimovic

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will spearhead Manchester United's attack this evening as Jose Mourinho says the "phenomenal" striker is almost undroppable.

Soccer • 17 Dec 16

Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates his winner at Selhurst Park

Zlatan to the rescue for Manchester United

Zlatan Ibrahimovic struck a late winner as Manchester United secured victory at Crystal Palace after once again threatening to drop points from a winning position.

Soccer • 14 Dec 16

Zlatan Ibrahimovic made contact with Seamus Coleman's head in Sunday's game

Ibrahimovic claims Coleman kick an accident

Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has denied deliberately kicking Everton's Seamus Coleman in the head, saying he could have made the Republic of Ireland captain "fall asleep" if it had been on purpose.

Soccer • 05 Dec 16

Mourinho happy with 'beautiful attacking' win

Jose Mourinho expressed a feeling of "real happiness" after watching Manchester United defeat West Ham in the EFL Cup quarter-finals from a secret location inside Old Trafford.

Soccer • 01 Dec 16

Zlatan put United 1-0 up in the second minute

Man United find form to hammer Irons

Doubles from Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Anthony Martial helped Manchester United record a 4-1 win over West Ham to progress to the semi-finals of the EFL Cup.

Soccer • 30 Nov 16

United take option to extend Ibrahimovic stay

Manchester United are to take up the option to extend Zlatan Ibrahimovic's contract for a second season, manager Jose Mourinho has announced.

Soccer • 23 Nov 16

A statue will be erected outside the Friends Arena stadium in Stockholm

Sweden to honour Ibrahimovic with statue

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been named Sweden's top player for a 10th successive year and will have a statue erected in his honour outside the stadium where he embarrassed England.

Soccer • 22 Nov 16

Ibrahomovic ended a run of six matches without a goal by scoring twice against Swansea

Ibrahimovic eyes improvement in front of goals

Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic insists he is happy with his performances despite missing a number of chances.

Soccer • 08 Nov 16

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has gone 11 games without a goal

Mourinho hails Ibrahimovic despite lack of goals

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has no concerns over striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic's barren spell as he expects the Swede's "brilliant" attitude to soon be rewarded with goals.

Soccer • 05 Nov 16

Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic could both find themselves on the bench at Old Trafford

Mourinho willing to wield the axe at United

Wayne Rooney knows it already and Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Paul Pogba have been warned by manager Jose Mourinho that no player is "untouchable" at Manchester United.

Soccer • 20 Oct 16

Pogba was a peripheral figure against Liverpool

Cunningham: Mourinho must find midfield solution

RTÉ soccer analyst Kenny Cunningham believes Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho may need two more transfer windows to reinforce his squad and make them serious title contenders.

Soccer • 20 Oct 16

Zlatan Ibrahimovic in action against Liverpool's Nathaniel Clyne

Ibrahimovic happy with battling Anfield point

Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes things will soon click into place at improving Manchester United.

Soccer • 18 Oct 16

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored in yesterday's defeat to City

Patience key to Rashford's progress, says Zlatan

Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic said young striker Marcus Rashford needed time and patience to allow him to develop his game.

Soccer • 11 Sep 16

Max Verstappen sits in his car in the garage at the famous Monza track this week

Teen Formula One ace compares himself to Zlatan

A defiant Max Verstappen compared himself to Manchester United superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic and insisted he won’t change his combative approach despite attracting criticism following the Belgian Grand Prix.

Motorsport • 01 Sep 16

Zlatan open to extending Manchester United stay

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will consider extending his career at Manchester United beyond the length of his current one-year contract.

Soccer • 13 Aug 16

Zlatan Ibrahimovic was the match-winner for Manchester United

Zlatan the match-winner for United at Wembley

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's winner ensured that Jose Mourinho's reign at Manchester United got off to a winning start in the Community Shield.

English • 07 Aug 16

Zlatan Ibrahimovic hailed Rooney's work-rate

Ibrahimovic: Rooney is my 'perfect partner'

Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he is excited by the prospect of playing alongside Wayne Rooney at Manchester United and described his new team mate as the "perfect partner for a striker".

Soccer • 03 Aug 16