United on right track with Mourinho, says Vidic

Ibrahimovic broke the deadlock on the half-hour at the Stadium of Light, fending off Billy Jones and whipping a low shot past Jordan Pickford from 20 meters for his 18th goal of the league campaign.

United are now in fifth place in the Premier League after a season that has contained positive displays but also frustrations, including nine home league draws.

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has made the first move to heal his strained relationship with England defender Luke Shaw. They left us in a position of "yes" or "no".

"Most of the players at Manchester United are young - we are here to learn", the Ivorian global told the Premier League, relayed by The Mirror.

Glimmers of promise have been counterbalanced by frustrating individual and collective displays during Jose Mourinho's first season in the Old Trafford dugout.

The United manager has shown during his time at the club he's not one to shirk big decisions, and regardless of De Gea's reputation as one of the best goalkeepers in the world, Mourinho wouldn't hesitate to drop him if he felt it was to the benefit of the team. "For me, this coach is very important for us and for every young player at Manchester United". We've got to fight for that.

United's record in Europe's secondary competition is abysmal, with the likes of Torpedo Moscow and Rotor Volgograd knocking them out in the early stages during rare forays into the competition over the years. I'd love to play in the games coming up and especially with the Europa League to help the team push towards the final.

And with De Gea nursing a hip complaint, Sergio Romero looks set to deputise in goal once again. I feel really good, I feel really confident. I want to be at this place.

"I took what the manager said on board and, like I said, I will work hard until the end".

"It's good for the club and I hope that he will continue to be fit and will perform like he has been for most of the season".

Ibrahimovic's current deal is due to expire at the end of the season, and it remains unclear whether he will sign an extension with United.

Evergreen Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic likened himself to film character Benjamin Button after inspiring his team to a 3-0 victory at Premier League basement club Sunderland on Sunday.