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Sunderland star: This is what I think of Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic
SUNDERLAND star Sebastian Larsson has heaped praise on Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
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The Swedish striker has been in fine form for Manchester United this season after joining from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer.
The 35-year-old already has 16 goals for Jose Mourinho’s side heading into the Boxing Day clash with Sunderland.
Sunderland's Sebastian Larsson has heaped praise on Manchester United star Zlatan Ibrahimovic
He doesn't accept anything else but winning
And ahead of the clash Sunderland midfielder Larsson has heaped praise on his former Sweden team-mate.
"He's a true winner, that's for sure," Larsson told The Chronicle.
"He doesn't accept anything else but winning, whether it's just training or whatever it is.
Sebastian Larsson played alongside Zlatan Ibrahimovic for Sweden
“I think that shows in the amount of medals he's got during his career.
"It will be interesting but I definitely hope he draws a blank when he comes up against us.
“I’ve played against him plenty of times in training, that's for sure, but I don't think I've ever come up against him in a competitive match."
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