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'It's evolution'

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho claims club is ‘evolving’ under him as he hails Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Paul Pogba

Old Trafford manager was full of praise for his Red Devils after resounding 2-0 victory over Southampton

Jose Mourinho says Manchester United are evolving under him

JOSE MOURINHO claims his Manchester United team are 'evolving' under him.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's double sealed a 2-0 win for United against Southampton at Old Trafford on Friday.

 Jose Mourinho reckons Manchester United are 'evolving' under him
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Jose Mourinho reckons Manchester United are 'evolving' under himCredit: Reuters
 Portuguese boss watched his side comfortably beat Southampton 2-0 on Friday
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Portuguese boss watched his side comfortably beat Southampton 2-0 on FridayCredit: EPA

Speaking after the game, Mourinho said: "The way we are playing, the kind of football we are trying to play, sometimes we don’t but we always try to do that kind of football. The way the team defends because it is now zonal which is much more difficult.

"[It is] evolution, step by step. Some players like Paul, others who have been [here] two weeks, three weeks, four weeks, they were arriving step by step.

"It's impossible to demand more from the boys. Everyone is working really hard."

 Zlatan Ibrahimovic towers above Cedric to open the scoring at Old Trafford
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic towers above Cedric to open the scoring at Old TraffordCredit: Reuters
 The Swede jumps for joy after doubling his Premier League tally with his first goal
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The Swede jumps for joy after doubling his Premier League tally with his first goalCredit: The Digital South Ltd

Ibra's brace means he has four in three for his new club after netting in the Community Shield.

And Mourinho was full of praise for the experienced Swede.

He said: "He’s very good in the air, but hes very good with his feet.

"He holds the ball better than anyone, when he moves he is great. He drops back, gives the team another option.

"I’m really happy with his performance."

Paul Pogba made his second Red Devils debut at the Theatre of Dreams and impressed over the full 90 minutes.

 Paul Pogba bossed the game from midfield as he got a full run out
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Paul Pogba bossed the game from midfield as he got a full run outCredit: PA:Press Association
 Jose Mourinho was pleased with the £89million man's performance on Friday
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Jose Mourinho was pleased with the £89million man's performance on FridayCredit: EPA

Mourinho, who demanded United break the bank to sign the £89million midfielder from Juventus this summer, said he "couldn't be happier with him".

He added: "I think he was so good. Everything he did on his own and in the team.

"He is learning how to play with us. There are obviously details we have to improve, we have different ways to play.

 Zlatan Ibrahimovic makes it two from the penalty spot to seal the win
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic makes it two from the penalty spot to seal the winCredit: The Digital South Ltd
 Man United won comfortably at the Theatre of Dreams against Southampton
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Man United won comfortably at the Theatre of Dreams against SouthamptonCredit: PA:Press Association

"One day he can play more offensively than he did today. But he needs that freedom that he had, if you go for the graphics you see the area that he covers defensively and offensively.

"I couldn’t be happier with him.

"The reality is that Fellaini was superb. The same [with] Carrick when he plays and Schneiderlin looking for an opportunity.

"I have a big squad of top quality guys."

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