This is the Post MATCHDAY thread, a seperate and completely different post to the regular post match thread. These posts are to generate a more level-headed discussion of the game, after everyone has had time to reflect on what happened

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FT Score: Manchester United 3 - 2 Southampton FC

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Goals:

Zlatan 1-0

Lingard 2-0

Gabbiadini 2-1

Gabbiadini 2-2

Zlatan 3-2

Stats

	Possession	Shots	On Target	Corners	Fouls
Man Utd	48%	10	6	3	11
Southampton	52%	12	5	12	13

(BBC)

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Man of the Match

Zlatan Ibrahimovic

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Talking points

• Jose Mourinho is the first Manchester United manager to win a trophy in his first season with the club. What are our ratings of Mourinho 8 months into his tenure?

• Jesse Lingard has scored in each of his past three appearances at Wembley for Manchester United (2016 FA Cup Final, Community Shield and League Cup final this season).

• These were Ibrahimovic's 25th and 26th goals of the season in all competitions, the most of any Premier League player this season. Best free transfer in the PL era?

• Manchester United have won each of their past six games at Wembley.

• Although we come away with a thrilling win, questions need to be asked of our performance. Why were we struggling to keep a handle on the game? Were you happy with Mourinho's decision to bring in Carrick at half time?