Chronicle EditorMANCHESTER. – Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes Manchester United can catch runaway English Premier League soccer leaders Manchester City after he and Paul Pogba made a triumphant return from long-term injuries. The Swedish striker came on as a late substitute in the 4-1 victory over Newcastle on Saturday, his first action since suffering a career-threatening knee ligament injury in April.
His return drew an emotional response from United manager Jose Mourinho, who had also been able to welcome back club record signing Pogba, who started against Newcastle, setting up an equaliser and scoring himself.
“I think we can chase City, why is it not a possibility?” said Ibrahimovic.
“We are all here because we want to win and we need to because they are first. I can talk of what Paul brings – big quality. Today it was like he hasn’t been injured for a month, he brings such big quality, a different quality and I bring experience and mine.
“I try to help the guys much as possible and do what I can.
“This week the manager has been very happy because he has a full team . . .” – AFP.
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