Manchester United wins EFL Cup

Manchester United have got their swagger back after wining the EFL Cup for the fifth time by defeating Southampton 3-2 in a pulsating game thanks to Zlatan Ibrahimovic who scored twice to hand United the trophy at Wembley on Sunday. 

Ibrahimovic opened the score with a sublime free-kick after a Southampton goal was ruled off for off-sight. Jesse Lingard then made it 2-0 few minutes later before Southampton staged a remarkable comeback when Manolo Gabbiadini struck in shortly before the interval to make it 2-1.

Southampton equalised after the break when Gabbiadini, scored with a low finish which was followed by a pulsating period as both sides missed quality chances to take the lead. With less than five minutes left to play. Ibrahimovic scored a powerful header from Ander Herrera's cross.

Ibrahimovic celebrates after scoring the winner for United

With the win, Jose Mourinho has now won a fourth League Cup trophy and his first major trophy in his first season as United manager.

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Manchester United will now focus their attention on the Europa League and FA Cup glory as they also fight for a top four finish in the Premier league.

"This is a team effort. This is what I came for - to win and I am winning. The more I win the more satisfied I get.

"You appreciate it more the older you get. Wherever I have gone I have won. I think this is trophy number 32 for me.
"This is what I predicted. My friend, I keep doing it. I'm enjoying it in said Ibrahimovic.