Pressure brings out my best, says Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Zlatan Ibrahimovic says his determination to help restore Manchester United to glory brings more pressure than any external force can exert.

Jose Mourinho has overcome a bumpy start to life in the Old Trafford hot seat to take United on an impressive unbeaten run in all competitions, which extended to a 16th match on Sunday thanks to Ibrahimovic’s late header in a pulsating 1-1 draw with bitter rivals Liverpool.

It did, though, bring an end to a six-game game winning run in the Premier League, leaving them sixth in the standings — 12 points behind leaders Chelsea. Frustrating results at home have hampered their title chances and Ibrahimovic knows they can ill-afford any more mistakes, but the striker believes United are well placed to push until the end.