Manchester United 2-0 Southampton

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has scored three times in two Premier League games for Manchester United

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored twice on his home debut as Manchester United claimed a comfortable Premier League win over Southampton at Old Trafford.

The Swedish striker headed home Wayne Rooney's cross from the right. He scored from the penalty spot after Jordy Clasie tripped Luke Shaw, his third goal in two league games since joining on a free transfer this summer.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic was Paris St-Germain's regular penalty taker last season, and has taken on the job at Old Trafford

Paul Pogba, United's £89m world-record signing from Juventus, made an energetic full league debut.

Paul Pogba made seven appearances in all competitions during his first spell at Manchester United

The victory was United's second in succession in the league this season after their opening-day win at Bournemouth.

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Ibrahimovic's force of personality could be every bit as much of an asset as his ability to United this season.
The 34-year-old, signed on a free transfer after leaving Paris St-Germain at the end of last season, marked his home debut with a confident display that brought warm appreciation from the home supporters.

Having scored in the Community Shield win over Leicester City and United's Premier League weekend victory at Bournemouth, Ibrahimovic went into the match in fine form.

The Swede's movement was significant in a United attack that looks far livelier than it did under the management of Louis van Gaal last season.

Intriguingly, Ibrahimovic appears to have bumped captain Wayne Rooney from penalty duties. He was quick to take on the responsibility when United were awarded a spot-kick; his finish was his 25th successful conversion from his last 28 attempts.