Premier League 2016-17: Manchester United 1-2 Manchester City - 5 talking points

#5 Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s afternoon of frustration

While United’s defending will be something Mourinho will conduct a post-mortem on, another factor which won’t go unnoticed will be Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s wastefulness in front of goal. The 34-year old – whose glittering career and splendid goal-scoring records have made him one of the world’s top strikers – was well off-target at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Despite his goal – which was possible thanks to Bravo’s error – Zlatan failed to convert numerous goal-scoring chances that fell for him. He seemed too keen to blast the ball into the back of the net without realising he had more time than he thought to take a touch and set himself up for a polished finish.

He bungled a glorious chance, moments after scoring, tamely shooting at a keeper-less goal after Bravo was found scrambling for the ball – which John Stones easily dealt with. He missed similar chances to equalise for Jose Mourinho’s side in the second half as well. It was a derby for the veteran Swede to put behind him.