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'His motivation, his goals, he is really good' - Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho hails Zlatan Ibrahimovic's Premier League impact

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho had no doubt that Zlatan Ibrahimovic would be a success in the Premier League after his late goal secured three points against Crystal Palace.

The 35-year-old former Sweden international found the back of the net two minutes from time at Selhurst Park after James McArthur cancelled out Paul Pogba's opening goal.

The former Paris Saint-Germain forward took his tally to 14 for the season and Mourinho said: "I knew the character because at this age it is the passion, the personality that plays.

"The quality is there, I knew he could do well here.