Jose Mourinho’s new era at Manchester United began with an early piece of silverware after a 2-1 triumph over Leicester City in the Community Shield last night.
A late header by superstar striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic proved the difference at an electric Wembley Stadium, with the Foxes showing they have plenty of fight ready for their title defence.
A magnificent solo effort from Jesse Lingard would give the Red Devils an initial advantage on the half-hour mark, with the winger driving the ball past opposition defenders and into the box, then slotting it past Kasper Schmeichel. Much like their title winning campaign the reigning Premier League champions would not say die though, equalising soon after halftime when Jamie Vardy pounced on a dismal backpass from Maroune Fellaini.
Some late heroics would be needed to break the deadlock, and Manchester fans found out they might just have the best player for these situations as new arrival Ibrahimovic rose above Wes Morgan and headed home a cross off the post in the 83rd minute.
Here are the best reactions to come from Twitter after the result:
@ManUtd @Ibra_official @BlindDaley @D_DeGea #LEIMUN #Zlatangoal
Stay stars 🌟🌟❤️💛 pic.twitter.com/r7WLYTempj— Alena William (@Zlatan_MZ) August 7, 2016
Say what you want about #Fellaini, but he's got more assists than any other Leicester player in competitive games this season. #LEIMUN
— Rory Cassidy (@cassidy_rory) August 7, 2016
Lovely one-two between Fellaini and Vardy #LEIMUN
— AndyK (@TheFilmOracle) August 7, 2016
Lingard making a habit of scoring great goals at Wembley!!! Long may it continue! #LEIMUN #CommunityShield
— Peter J Donnelly (@PJDonnelly1) August 7, 2016
gutted to lose it at the end but super happy with how we played. Musa is bursting with potential #LEIMUN
— bob skeleton (@heymynameisrob) August 7, 2016
Good game to watch #CommunityShield Can see a difference in Man Utd style of play Leicester were unlucky put up a good fight #LEIMUN
— Chris Vale (@ChrisVale25) August 7, 2016
One shot. One goal. One trophy#CommunityShield #LEIMUN 1-2#Legend pic.twitter.com/41uHiVRAWb
— Sun (@TeamZlatan) August 7, 2016
After this game, how is it that @BSchweinsteiger is out of @ManUtd team and @carras16 and @Fellaini are still in? Beats me. #LEIMUN
— Mr Perfect (@B_A_W_I_Z_Z_Y) August 7, 2016
Think that was the best possible result for Leicester. They played well in the 2nd half, but that result left them hungry. #LEIMUN
— Pauli Loukola (@PauliLoukola) August 7, 2016
And José bags his first trophy. Loved that game, IBRAAA! Pogba coming as well, what a time to be a Utd fan. C'mon Utd!#MUFC #LEIMUN #SJD.
— SJ Designs (@SJ_Designs1) August 7, 2016
Fellaini gets 90 minutes and Mata the sub gets subbed.. What the actual flip!? #CommunityShield #MUFC #ManUtd #LEIMUN
— Damon John (@DamonJohn_14) August 7, 2016
#ZlatanTime #LEIMUN Bring it on England
— Makau Jr (@KennethMaqau) August 7, 2016
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