Antonio Valencia: Manchester United haven’t given up on Premier League title

“I think the one that should be the best of all in a couple of years – because potentially he should have all the conditions to be the best – is Luke Shaw”.

Eddie Howe’s side’s chances of leaving Old Trafford with three points are slim given the fact Manchester United have not lost in the league since November, but Mourinho is wary of what Bournemouth can offer.

Ibrahimovic scored two goals in the EFL Cup final against Southampton, including the victor and you wouldn’t want to bet against the Swede turning in another winning goal on Saturday.

During United’s past half-decade of wild flux, Valencia has been one of the few consistents, a reassuringly dependable presence under Sir Alex Ferguson, David Moyes, Louis van Gaal and now Jose Mourinho. “We won the Community Shield – not a major trophy, but a trophy”.

“Speaking in his pre-match press conference on Friday, Mourinho said, “[On] Luke Shaw, I have good news for you. Taking that into account, in my opinion, Adam Smith, Ryan Fraser and Joshua King will have to play important roles should they want to cause an upset. I think Zlatan will be fundamental in the second year of this team.

‘Are we dead in relation to the top four? It’s something you can definitely say. Once more we deserved to win by far but we didn’t.

“My feeling is everyone is happy but my contract is three years, not seven or eight months and I want evolution and improvement”. Yes, we are sixth, but it looks a lot different now when you see the table.

“I think the fear factor we have to create ourselves, we have to put the fear into teams every time they come to Old Trafford”.

“There are some good teams in it, but we feel now, as a squad, that we can win things again”.

“He’s selected for tomorrow with possibilities to play, start or be on the bench, so since the moment he chose to stay and to help the team and to fight for Manchester United he’s an important player for us”.