Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic leave Manchester United fans basking in superstars" glow

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It"s been missing since Cristiano Ronaldo left and a long time coming but last night Old Trafford finally saw the return of the WOW Factor.

Once synonymous with dazzling stars like Eric Cantona, David Beckham and Ronaldo, many believe Manchester United lost their way in the latter days of Sir Alex Ferguson"s reign as the very top drawer players evaded them.

And maybe Wayne Rooney excepted - they"ve certainly been in a super-star free zone since Fergie unplugged his hairdryer.

If any club have thrived on having true superstars in their ranks it"s been United.

And for the first time in years one look at the team-sheet for Friday"s clash with Southampton sent pulses racing amongst United fans.

Pogba is the world"s most expensive playerZlatan, a freebie, proved to be the difference maker

United fans don"t just want entertainment - they demand it.

And finally the Theatre of Dreams once again crackled with the anticipation of great days and nights to come.

With Jose Mourinho taking charge of United for the first time at home the Galacticos he"s assembled this summer delivered the stardust the fans have been crying out for.

Even before kick-off when the PA announcer ran through United"s line-up the roof came off Old Trafford especially when he got to 89 million debutant Paul Pogba and new darling Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

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Chuck in arguably the best keeper in the world in David de Gea, the potential of defender Eric Bailly and French striker Anthony Martial and it"s no wonder the juices are flowing again in the red half of Manchester.

Mourinho just loves star quality and he"s spent the summer making sure United"s dressing room is jammed with big names.

Ibrahimovic is already on the way to achieving legendary status. Many more nights like this and it won"t be long coming.

Ibrahimovic headed home the first goal for UnitedHe doubled his own tally from the penalty spotHe is already on his way to claiming legendary status at Manchester United

His first half goal almost a carbon copy of his Community Shield header against Leicester - was a throwback moment to when United were once a dominant force while his penalty was scored with a swagger.

And how the crowd lapped it up after the dismay and despair of the short lived days of David Moyes and Louis van Gaal.

Under the Dutchman fans dreaded going to see their team. And with endless passing backwards or across the defensive line who could blame them?

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They craved attacking adventure and Mourinho"s signings are the beginning of a transformation he hopes will restore United"s DNA.

It"s a work in progress of course.

But you know for sure Mourinho"s mentor and the man he still calls The Boss Fergie will approve after fearing all he"d built was slipping away.

Source: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/paul-pogba-zlatan-ibrahimovic-leave-8669318