Pogba & Ibra Excite Ex-Red

Paul Pogba's flourishing combination with Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been one of the highlights of Manchester United’s season so far, according to club legend Paddy Crerand.

The two summer signings have formed a key understanding in attack, with Pogba delivering several telling passes to assist four of top-scorer Ibrahimovic's last nine goals.

The latest example came in the Reds' 3-1 home win over Sunderland on Boxing Day, when Ibrahimovic latched onto Pogba's through-ball to notch his 11th goal in his last 10 appearances, and 17th overall this term.

Writing in his column for United Review, the matchday programme at Old Trafford, Crerand enthused: "I must say I've loved watching the link-up play between Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic this season.

"Both of them have been in such good form lately and their combination play has been fantastic for us. 

"Top-class strikers like Zlatan have the ability to know where and when to make a run and know there’s a good chance they’ll get found when you have someone like Pogba on the ball."

Crerand also waxed lyrical about the players' individual qualities, praising the attitude of world-record capture Pogba and 35-year-old Ibrahimovic's longevity.
 
"I don't think the price tag around his neck means a thing to Paul; I think the boy just enjoys playing and there's so much more to come," continued the 1968 European Cup-winner.

"The more I see Ibrahimovic, the more it confirms about the quality of his football brain and how clever he is as a player. He must be a pleasure to play alongside, and he holds the ball up so well, too. 

"I wish he was 25, not 35, but his standard of fitness is incredible – clearly he looks after himself very well. The manager knew exactly what he was getting by bringing a player like him in and 17 goals so far is a fantastic return. Long may the goals flow."