Audio By Carbonatix
Zlatan Ibrahimovic was again at his irrepressible best with another double earning Jose Mourinho's increasingly confident Manchester United a 2-0 win at West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League on Saturday.
The 35-year-old Swede told the TV cameras beforehand that he felt as sprightly as a 20-year-old kid before going out and silencing the Hawthorns within five minutes when nodding home Jesse Lingard's superb half-volleyed cross.
Wayne Rooney was denied the chance to equal Bobby Charlton's all-time United record of 249 goals when his 23rd-minute shot was tipped brilliantly on to the bar by Ben Foster.
After Lingard volleyed another chance high and wide just before halftime, Ibrahimovic sealed the win in the 56th minute, skipping between two defenders before firing a deflected shot into the corner for his 16th goal of the season in all competitions.
It was the first time since the start of the season that sixth-placed United had strung together four wins in a row and it thrust them on to the same points total as Tottenham Hotspur who are fifth.
*
Latest Stories
-
Gov’t assures minimal power disruption during WAPCo gas pipeline maintenance
4 minutes -
Burna Boy and Sporty Group unveil new single “For Everybody” celebrating Africa’s sports heritage and cultural excellence
12 minutes -
Achieve By Petra partners Richie Mensah to drive financial independence
18 minutes -
Kwakye Ofosu says cost of living eased under Mahama government
2 hours -
Total banking deposits stood at GH¢302.0bn in October 2025, but foreign currency deposits contracted by 21%
2 hours -
Interior Minister calls for collective action to enhance security in Ashanti Region
2 hours -
Baobab: Tree of life dying as climate change ravages Northern Ghana
2 hours -
Extradition of Ofori-Atta and Tamakloe-Attinou could take up to three years – Victoria Bright
2 hours -
Government pledges support for Accra commuters amid transport challenges
2 hours -
GES probes alleged feeding problems at Savelugu Senior High School
2 hours -
Government is reviewing Saglemi Housing deal and private takeover – Kwakye Ofosu
2 hours -
Nana Ama McBrown, Kate Henshaw headline Women of Valour London 2026
2 hours -
David Asante’s contributions at GPCL must be recognised – Vicky Bright
3 hours -
I don’t want my people to be mistreated by ICE — Ambassador Victor Smith tells US Senator
3 hours -
Detained fugitives: If you’re not prepared to be accountable, don’t hold public office – Vicky Bright
3 hours