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Zlatan Ibrahimovic: This is why I am struggling at Manchester United
ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC has blamed the "back and forth" nature of the Premier League for his poor form at Manchester United.
Manchester United fans slams Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Ibrahimovic started his Manchester United career with a bang, scoring five goals in his first five matches in all competitions.
But the Swede's formidable form soon deserted him and he went on his worst run without a league goal for six years.
However, the 35-year-old silenced the doubters at the weekend as he scored twice in United's 3-1 win over Swansea on Sunday.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has promised to score more goals for Manchester United
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored twice in the 3-1 win over Swansea on Sunday
And the former Paris Saint-Germain star has since pledged to score more goals, blaming the style of the Premier League for his recent dip in form.
"I think I could have scored a couple more goals than I have done - I missed pretty good chances which I didn’t see myself doing," Ibrahimovic said.
"But it’s a different game here [in England].
"Here, it’s different compared to the ones [the leagues] before.
"When you play a game here, there is no team controlling it, it’s back and forth, back and forth, back and forth.
"That’s the way the game is, you have to get used to it.
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"With my performance, I am happy but I know I can do more, I know the team can do more and I want to do more and I will do more."
Ibrahimovic has made 17 appearances for United this season in all competitions, scoring eight goals.
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