And to think some believed Zlatan Ibrahimovic wouldn't succeed at the Premier League.
With one more goal and two assists, Zlatan Ibrahimovic proved his worth for Manchester United's fourth straight win. In fact, this goal helped "Ibra" to establish a new goal scoring record in a single calendar year, despite being 35 years old and with most "experts" bashing his arrival at Old Trafford before he even started playing.
Zlatan's goal was his 50th goal for club and country in all competitions in 2016, equalling his best goals return for a single calendar year
— ManUtd Fact (@ManUtd_Fact) December 26, 2016
Here's a bit more perspective on what those numbers mean for the Swedish ace.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic now scored 50 goals at club level in 2016, only Lionel Messi (51) has scored more in Europe’s top five leagues #MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtdUpdates_) December 26, 2016
In case you wanted to know, two of Manchester United's summer signings seem to be getting along just fine.
3 - All three of Paul Pogba's Premier League assists have resulted in Zlatan Ibrahimovic goals. Link.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 26, 2016
Here's what fans think about the striker's ongoing goal scoring streak.
Zlatan - 50 goals in 2016.
— ZippyPenguin (@Zippy_Penguin) December 26, 2016
Only 1 behind Messi.
Not bad for a washed up retiree.
Worst Transfer Ever.
#MUFC
Zlatan was involved in our last seven goals, but, you know, he's finished. #mufc
— All For United (@allforunited) December 26, 2016
They said Zlatan wouldn't make it in the Premier League, Oh they also said the same about Henrikh Mkhitaryan. #mufc
— Manć (@MUFCWRITER) December 26, 2016
Zlatan would score at his own funeral
— ... (@Simon_mufc_) December 26, 2016
And, on top of it, they didn't forget that controversy sparked by Michael Owen about Zlatan's performances.
Zlatan has 17 goals this season, equalling @themichaelowen's tally over 3 seasons. pic.twitter.com/7Grp1fcyin
— (Mkhit)Aryan (@theunitedmanc) December 26, 2016