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Jose Mourinho’s winning reign as Manchester United manager continued on Friday after the Red Devils sent Southampton packing from Old Trafford following a 2-0 win in favour of the hosts.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic provided both goals for the Red Devils as Mourinho’s first home match as Premier League manager came off without a hitch.

The win temporarily moves United to the summit of the English top flight, while manager Claude Puel’s side are still to claim a win this season after drawing 1-1 against Watford on opening day last Saturday.

Paul Pogba also made a successful second debut for the Red Devils after returning to his former club for a world-record £89 million, showing signs of great promise on his Premier League comeback.

Read on for a breakdown of the latest Premier League standings and review of the top headlines from Friday’s fixture.

Ibrahimovic Running Rampant

Ibrahimovic was at the double for United on Friday to bring his Manchester United tally up to four goals in three competitive games, including three in his first two Premier League appearances for the club.

His opener at Old Trafford came thanks to a superb, in-swinging cross from captain Wayne Rooney, and the Swede dutifully headed past Saints goalkeeper Fraser Forster.

Having done the same against Leicester City …

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