Get Manchester United FC updates directly to your inbox Subscribe Thank you for subscribing!Could not subscribe try again laterInvalid EmailHenrikh Mkhitaryan stole the show with a stunning goal as David Moyes lost on his return to Old Trafford. It was the first time the Scot had taken a team back to the ground he enjoyed little joy on as manager of Manchester United. Daley Blind s opener ensured Sunderland were behind at the break while Zlatan Ibrahimovic doubled United s lead in the second half. Mkhitaryan then came off the bench to score a stunning goal. Fabio Borini pulled one back in added time but it was a case of too little too late for the visitors. Blind scores the opening goal (Photo: Getty Images) Paul Pogba hits the bar (Photo: Manchester United/Getty Images) 1. United fans ignore Moyes on his return Much had been made of the return of David Moyes to Old Trafford for the first time since his sacking by United in 2014 after 10 months in charge. In the end there was no hostility or polite applause for the Scot just cold indifference from United fans which was probably the biggest insult of all. It was either that or the bear hug United mascot Fred the Red gave Moyes before kick-off. Jose Mourinho greets David Moyes (Photo: Manchester United/Getty Images) Sunderland manager Moyes returns to his old club (Photo: REUTERS) 2. Ibrahimovic shows more to game than goals. The goalscoring burden at Manchester United has fallen squarely on the shoulders of Zlatan Ibrahimovic this season with the Swede scoring 17 in all competitions. But he showed there is more to his game than goals with the assist for Daley Blind to plunder the opener
https://www.vayable.com/users/203827 and Mkhitaryan s special strike four minutes from time. Not to be outdone Zlatan ensured he also got on the scoresheet to help seal the win. Read More Manchester United 3-1 Sunderland player ratings: Who was your man of the match at Old Trafford? Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores (Photo: REUTERS) Ibrahimovic celebrates scoring the second goal (Photo: REUTERS) Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to play Tap to play The video will start in 8Cancel Play now Watch this video again Video will play in Celebrating Christmas Zlatan style Share this video Watch Next 3. Pogba growing in stature with every game Paul Pogba United s world record 89million signing was seemingly everywhere here playing with remorseless energy and enterprise giving United an extra dimension in midfield with his speed power and athleticism not to mention his ability to pick out a killer plus. He also provided the assist for Ibrahimovic to plunder United s late second. Henrikh Mkhitaryan strikes the ball with his heel (Photo: REUTERS) Mkhitaryan scores (Photo: AFP) 4. Mkhitaryan continues his renaissance Henrikh Mkhitaryan has waited a while to make his mark at United but his spectacular 86th-minute back-heeled strike took his goal tally to three in as many games even if replays showed he was offside when Ibrahimovic picked him out. Mkhitaryan is a player reborn even if he was only afforded a late cameo here and is likely to be a key man for United in 2017. Victor Anichebe has an effort saved by David De Gea (Photo: REUTERS) De Gea makes a save (Photo: Getty Images) Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to play Tap to play The video will start in 8Cancel Play now Watch NextManchester united fans epic new Zlatan Ibrahimov Watch this video again Watch Next Arsenal fans demand investment/Wenger resignation0:31 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger reviews his side s 6:43 Watch in full: Antonio Conte reacts after Chelsea2:10 Sam Allardyce calls for FA action after Watford m0:48 Jose Mourinho hails Phenomenal Mkhitaryan goal0:31 We are more confident Jose Mourinho pleased wit1:15 Watch in full: Jose Mourinho reacts to Manchester6:10 Barcelona post video of a young Leo Messi tearing2:25 Wesley Sneijder rolls back the years with gloriou0:21 Video will play in Share this video Watch Next 5. Defoe shows his enduring class He may be 34 but Jermaine Defoe showed he remains a real threat up front causing United some moments of anxiety with his movement and quick feet. Defoe is the top-scoring English striker in the Premier Legaue this season with eight goals and it s easy to see why he will be in demand during the January transfer window with West Ham and Crystal Palace chasing him. Juan Mata and Lamine Kone colide (Photo: GETTY IMAGES) Papy Djilobodji and Zlatan Ibrahimovic in action (Photo: X01095) PLAYER RATINGS by Andy Dunn MANCHESTER UNITED De Gea 6 One flying save for the cameras but another unfussy safety-first display. Valencia 7 Has quietly established himself as an indispensable in this United team . Jones 6 His reading of the game does not get the credit it deserves. Rojo 6 Given a decent test but passed most sections of it. Calm display. Blind 7 Booked. Struggled in his primary defensive role but an accomplished finish to break the deadlock. Carrick 6 Always a reassuring presence but not hugely
https://codepen.io/snapchatapp/# influential in a creative sense. Herrera 6 Aggressive hard-working but another whose passing range was limited. Pogba 8 MOTM. Hard to fathom how he did not mark such an imposing performance with a goal. Lingard 5 Flitted in and out of key areas very much a support act. Mata 6 Elusive to good effect on occasions elusive to negative effect on others. Ibrahimovic 7 A towering impactful figure this team revolves around his presence. Subs Mikhitaryan (Lingard 61 mins) 7. Martial (Mata 73 mins) 6. Fellaini (Herrera 84 mins) 6. Sunderland s Fabio Borini celebrates scoring their only goal (Photo: REUTERS) SUNDERLAND Pickford 6 Absolutely no chance with the Blind clincher and reliable overall. Jones 6 Relatively solid but offered little in way of attacking threat. Djilobodji 6 Distribution a bit hit and miss but made some crucial interceptions. Kone 5 Lucky not to be punished for a couple of glaring ricks. Uncertain. Van Aanholt 7 A lively contribution and a decent free-kick forced a stop out of De Gea. Larsson 6 Found the pace of proceedings a bit hot. Wasted a good set-piece chance. N Dong 6 Combative but found tempo a bit too high. Costly error for Zlatan goal. Borini 7 Booked. Chose the wrong option now and again but otherwise a creative threat. Great finish. Denayer 7 Always an influence more than held his own against tough opponents. Anichebe 5 Took a crashing early fall but carried on with a shoulder injury. Tough. Defoe 6 Some classy collects and touches but things never quite fell for him. Subs Khazri (Larsson 82 mins) 6 Love (N Dong 87 mins) 6 Referee: Martin Atkinson Attendance: 75 325
Get Manchester United FC updates directly to your inbox Subscribe Thank you for subscribing!Could not subscribe try again laterInvalid EmailScorpion kicks aren t meant to happen in football. There s a good reason people STILL talk about Colombia goalkeeper Rene Higuita doing THAT ridiculous clearance against England during a 1995 friendly at Wembley. It s because footballers are simply not meant to do this sort of thing: Former Colombian goolkeeper Rene Higuita does his famous scorpion kick (Photo: Getty Images) WHAT. THE. HELL. DID. HE. JUST. DO (Photo: AFP) And yet remarkably Henrikh Mkhitaryan not only just did an actual proper scorpion kick during a Premier League match HE ACTUALLY SCORED A PREMIER LEAGUE GOAL WITH A SCORPION KICK. You ll have to see it with your own eyes before you truly believe it but we can assure you that this really did happen. Look at this celebration of the Armenian s wondergoal in Man United s 3-1 win against Sunderland and you ll see that even Zlatan couldn t quite believe what he d just witnessed: (Photo: Jan Kruger) Jose Mourinho was equally blown away. So if Zlatan and The Special One were left flabbergasted by the brilliance of Mkhitaryan s volley how do you think the Man United fans of Twitter reacted? Yep you guessed it There was plenty of confused disbelief Some thought on what could have been A lot of people keen to ignore the fact that Mkhitaryan was offside And then there were quite a few people who don t even support The Red Devils - but were momentarily turned into United fans by this piece of magic
Get Manchester United FC updates directly to your inbox Subscribe Thank you for subscribing!Could not subscribe try again laterInvalid EmailManchester United forward Anthony Martial has been linked with a January switch to Sevilla. According to Spanish outlet AS Sevilla director of football Monchi has already made contact with the Frenchman s agent Samir Nasri has rejuvenated his career at the La Liga side with a loan switch from Manchester
http://www.mmaplayground.com/profile/mehndiimages City while former Stoke midfielder Steven N Zonzi is also impressing. After winning the Europa League for the last three years Sevilla now find themselves in the last 16 of the Champions League where they will face Leicester City. Manchester United vs Sunderland View gallery Read More Man United fans love for Henrikh Mkhitaryan grows after he stays behind at Old Trafford to sign autographs And Monchi reportedly wants Martial to be a part of that. The flier has made only seven starts in the Premier League this term scoring once. He has regularly been deployed in a left-wing role rather than a central striker when he has featured making four further appearances in the Europa League. poll loading Will Anthony Martial leave Manchester United in January? 0 VOTES SO FAR YES NO
Get Manchester United FC updates directly to your inbox Subscribe Thank you for subscribing!Could not subscribe try again laterInvalid EmailThe deal to sign Victor Lindelof from Benfica has hit a snag - due to money owed to the Swede s former club. Jose Mourinho will bolster his defence with the highly-rated Sweden international when the January transfer window opens for business next week. United are understood to have finalised terms on a 38million transfer for the star represented by Mourinho s agent Jorge Mendes. But Benfica must first settle a package with the 22-year-old s first club Vasteras according to the Daily Star . Lindelof will likely be handed the No.2 shirt when he arrives at Old Trafford since his preferred No. 14 is already occupied by Jesse Lingard. Rooney to be offered 700k a week in China Rooney is set to be offered mega money to move to China (Photo: GETTY IMAGES) Wayne Rooney will be offered a staggering 700 000-a-week to turn his back on the Premier League and head for China next summer writes Mirror Football s Steve Bates. Two Chinese Super League clubs have Rooney back on their radar with the Manchester United and England captain no longer a guaranteed starter for club or country. CSL clubs Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao the richest club in China - and Beijing Guoan have targeted 31-year-old Rooney as the stellar signing to take Chinese football to the next level. And they are stepping up efforts to raise the profile of the CSL with Chelsea star Oscar the latest name to join their growing list of stars with the Brazilian joining Shanghai SIPG in a 52 million deal worth 400 000 a week. Valencia to launch 14m Rojo bid Rojo is to be offered a way out of Old Trafford (Photo: Getty) Valencia have launched at attempt to sign Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo writes Francisco Acedo for Mirror Football. The Spanish giants hope they may be able to get the versatile Argentinian because United are closing in on a 38m deal for Benfica s Swedish centre half Victor Lindelof. Valencia sporting director Jesus Garcia Pitarch has been in England and has tried to persuade Rojo s representatives. Valencia are willing to pay around 14m but Rojo s recent revival and being back in the team means United are unlikely to sell. Mourinho gives Schneiderlin green light to leave Jose Mourinho has given Morgan Schneiderlin the green light to leave Manchester United after midfield misfit asked to leave. West Brom have bid 18million for Schneiderlin who joined United from Southampton for 24m in 2015. He s a great professional a fantastic boy very honest very open said Mourinho. He opened his heart a couple of times and my answer is simple - if he s playing regularly with me I have the right to say no way . If he s not playing regularly then I have no right to say to a player no . Read More Manchester United Manchester United News Transfer News Squad Fixtures
Get Manchester United FC updates directly to your inbox Subscribe Thank you for subscribing!Could not subscribe try again laterInvalid Email Twas the night before Christmas and all around the world stockings were being filled and children being put to bed in eager anticipation of the morning to follow. Zlatan Ibrahimovic on the other hand was sharing his own gift with the world - a short but incredibly Zlatan video of himself doing a snow angel. In his pants. Dare to Zlatan he posted surely in the knowledge that no-one can truly Zlatan before crushing out some sit-ups and shivering his way back inside. Wherever the Swedish superstar was boss Jose Mourinho will again be leaning heavily on him when United host Sunderland on Boxing Day. Ibrahimovic races back inside after braving the cold (Photo: Instagram) The Manchester United star does a snow angel in his pants (Photo: Instagram) Ibrahimovic is not just a larger than life character who s endeared himself quickly to fans but he s delivering with 16 goals so far in all competitions. Black Cats boss David Moyes targeted big names when he arrived at Old Trafford replacing Sir Alex Ferguson but managed to sign just Marouane Fellaini. Mourinho landed Ibrahimovic and Pogba who is finding form now after arriving for a record fee.
Get Manchester United FC updates directly to your inbox Subscribe Thank you for subscribing!Could not subscribe try again laterInvalid Email Manchester United are leading the chase for James Rodriguez after Chelsea pulled out of the race report The Sun. The Blues are believed to have been put off by the massive 60million price tag on the Real Madrid man s head and will not be pursuing a move. It leaves the door open for Jose Mourinho and United to complete a deal. The Red Devils are still reportedly interested in a January move and will consider stumping up the large transfer fee to complete the deal. Mourinho is alleged to want a world class No.10 to add another dimension to United s front line. However a report in Spanish newspaper AS claims that Rodriguez will not be moving anywhere this January - but could at the end of the season. Mourinho admits Moyes had tough job replacing Fergie Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to play Tap to play The video will start in 8Cancel Play now Watch NextWatch in full:
http://www.trunity.net/profile/offvirusturn/ Jose Mourinho speaks ahead of Manc Watch this video again Watch Next Jose Mourinho says Morgan Schneiderlin can LEAVE 1:09 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger reviews his side s 6:43 Watch in full: Antonio Conte reacts after Chelsea2:10 Sam Allardyce calls for FA action after Watford m0:48 Jose Mourinho hails Phenomenal Mkhitaryan goal0:31 We are more confident Jose Mourinho pleased wit1:15 Watch in full: Jose Mourinho reacts to Manchester6:10 Barcelona post video of a young Leo Messi tearing2:25 Wesley Sneijder rolls back the years with gloriou0:21 Video will play in Share this video Watch Next Jose Mourinho insists he is not burdened by the weight of expectation at Manchester United unlike his opposite number on Boxing Day writes Mirror Football s David McDonnell. David Moyes makes his first return to Old Trafford since he was sacked in April 2014 after just 10 months in charge at United having succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson. I don t feel it as a burden
http://www.quicktune.de/profil/wifiroutersvrtr said Mourinho. I feel the great history of the club as only a positive thing and not a negative thing. The problem is if you have the conditions to follow that success and history. And then that s a different story. Moyes had a tough time as Manchester United boss For me it was easy. A difficult job but easy to feel at home. Easy to feel good in the club easy to feel that the club wants to progress the people want to be happy again and I felt good immediately. So after five or six months here I m really feeling at home. For me it was quite easy. Obviously expectations are high results are up and down and we re in a position that is not the position we want to be. But in terms of passion for my work passion for my new club and feeling really happy here yes. United squad for Sunderland match revealed Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to play Tap to play The video will start in 8Cancel Play now Watch NextArsenal manager Arsene Wenger reviews his side s Watch this video again Watch Next Watch in full: Antonio Conte reacts after Chelsea2:10 Sam Allardyce calls for FA action after Watford m0:48 Jose Mourinho hails Phenomenal Mkhitaryan goal0:31 We are more confident Jose Mourinho pleased wit1:15 Watch in full: Jose Mourinho reacts to Manchester6:10 Barcelona post video of a young Leo Messi tearing2:25 Wesley Sneijder rolls back the years with gloriou0:21 Video will play in Ander Herrera shows off Eric Bailly s sick dancing skills Share this video Watch Next Jose Mourinho should be boosted by the return of Eric Bailly and Henrikh Mkhitaryan for the clash against Sunderland report the Press Association. Manchester United centre-back Bailly has been missing since the win against Crystal Palace due to a knee problem while Mkhitaryan has been nursing an ankle knock. However Mourinho is hopeful the pair will be available again to face the Black Cats. Luke Shaw is still missing due to a groin strain but the full-back is making good progress. Sunderland loanee Adnan Januzaj will sit out the clash with his parent club. Manchester United squad: De Gea Romero Johnstone Valencia Fosu-Mensah Jones Smalling Rojo Bailly Darmian Blind Young Fellaini Carrick Herrera Schweinsteiger Pogba Lingard Mata Mkhitaryan Martial Rashford Rooney Ibrahimovic. Read More Manchester United Manchester United News Transfer News Squad Fixtures
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