Zlatan makes his mark

Zlatan Ibrahimovic began his “cool adventure” as a Manchester United player with a typically stunning goal on Sunday..

The Swedish superstar had already netted on his Serie A, La Liga, Ligue 1 and Champions League debuts and immediately made his mark in the Premier League, arrowing a 25-yard drive into the bottom corner against Bournemouth.

The Vitality Stadium, with its 11,000 capacity, may be a modest venue compared to some of the arenas Ibrahimovic has graced but, just as he did in the Community Shield, the striker once again showed his appetite for an occasion with his opening-day goal.

“It’s a lovely piece of play and that’s going to do his confidence so much good,” said Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp after the game. “You can see by the celebration how much it meant to him. They’re going to love him there. They’re going to absolutely love him.”

In an exclusive interview with Sky Sports ahead of kick-off, Ibrahimovic had insisted “I’m here to win”. He and United made the perfect start on the south coast. However, like United as a team, Ibrahimovic improved greatly after a quiet first half.

Just as in the Community Shield, his first touch was a back-heel, but he had just 18 more in the opening 45 …

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