Zlatan Ibrahimovic conquered Wembley as he helped Manchester United defeat Southampton.
Manchester United’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates with the trophy
Zlatan Ibrahimovic stole the show as Manchester United saw off Southampton to win the EFL Cup.
The Swedish legend scored one in the first half from a free-kick and a late headed winner to seal a 3-2 win despite United not being at their best.
Jesse Lingard scored United’s other goal, with Manolo Gabbiadini grabbing a brace for the Saints to level the scores.
Ibrahimovic’s match winning display was hailed by pundits, even former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher.
Gary Lineker and ex-United centre-back Rio Ferdinand also took to Twitter to commend the ex-PSG’s stars achievement, picking up a medal in his first season at the club.
Ibrahimovic now has scored 26 goals in all competitions for the Red Devils this season.
His nearest teammate is Juan Mata with nine, followed by Anthony Martial, Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford, all on seven.
Manchester United’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates with the trophy
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