Thierry Henry defends Zlatan Ibrahimovic after he escapes red card for elbow

When Jose Mourinho’s side won, what was in reality, a “Mickey Mouse” trophy against a poor Southampton team last week, some ridiculous compliments were bandied about.

What do YOU make of Martial’s mishap during Man Utd 1-1 Bournemouth? Before going to halftime, Joshua King scored in the 40th minute to level the game.

But Mourinho revealed Ibrahimovic and Paul Pogba had both stopped practising penalties in training because United were never being awarded them.

West Bromwich Albion could be the ideal place for the Manchester United youngster to flourish. However, there were some controversies.

Both players involved escaped any punishment from referee Kevin Friend, although it’s likely the pair could face retrospective action for each incident.

Mings stamped on Ibrahimovic’s head as he attempted to leap over the Swede who was on the ground.

That was not the end of Friend’s chaotic performance with the whistle as he gave a controversial penalty, but Ibrahimovic could not convert that spot-kick.

United has 20 efforts on goal but just couldn’t find a way past man-of-the-match Artur Boruc on the second-half, with the goalkeeper saving an Ibrahimovic penalty.

The duo tussled a couple of times during the Premier League match at Old Trafford and were lucky not to be sent off in the first-half.

Now, after Manchester United’s latest home flop, the veteran striker finds himself in the dock with supporters – and more importantly the authorities. The 35-year-old midfielder is the second-longest serving player at Old Trafford – after Wayne Rooney – and his 11-year contribution will be recognised with a testimonial on June 4. However, Rooney is not playing well.

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford believes his game has improved this season under the tutelage of Jose Mourinho.

Alas, United didn’t press home their advantage, and were made to pay the price with just over five minutes of the half remaining.

Comprised of three ex-referees that do not confer or consult, they come back one-by-one with their decision with a unanimous view required for action to be taken. The Red Devils have drawn seven games this season in Old Trafford.

In the second half, the Red Devils were just bad, and unable to overcome the Cherries’ (who were then playing with only ten men) desire to play for a tie, and not a win.

“There are matches to play, points to win, points to lose, points to fight for”.

Nonetheless, Ibrahimovic accepted the blame for two dropped points. The team must stop wasting gifted opportunities and keep performing for what is left of the season.

And he will be aiming for more silverware when he takes United’s challenge in the Europa League to Russian side Rostov.