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Man United star Ibrahimovic’s 'arrogance' isn’t bad for this reason - Neville
ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC’S arrogance on the pitch for Manchester United doesn’t seem to bother Phil Neville too much.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic proved the hero as he netted his second and Manchester United’s winner in the 3-2 EFL Cup final victory over Southampton at Wembley yesterday.
The Swede fired home a 25-yard free-kick in the first-half and then sent United fans into raptures three minutes from the end with a bullet header from Ander Herrera’s cross.
Ibrahimovic’s goals ensured Jose Mourinho become the first United manager to win a major honour in his debut season at the club.
And former United defender-turned-pundit Neville doesn’t think Ibrahimovic’s arrogance is a bad thing, likening him to Eric Cantona.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic lifted his first major piece of silverware at Wembley
Phil Neville has likened Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Eric Cantona
Sometimes you hate people who have that much arrogance but I love that because he delivers
“Zlatan is the leader," Neville told Sky Sports.
"I know Wayne Rooney lifted the cup but Zlatan is the leader on the pitch.
"When Cantona walked onto the pitch with his collar up he looked like he loved Old Trafford, he had the aura and confidence. Ibrahimovic is the same.
“Sometimes you hate people who have that much arrogance but I love that because he delivers at the same time.
"When you're a manager and join a new club you need one player who sings off your hymn sheet. Ibrahimovic is that player for Mourinho."
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