WATCH: Ibrahimovic And Rooney Are Shocked At Eric Bailly Getting MOTM

Manchester United got their 2016/17 Premier League campaign off to a flying start with a comfortable 3-1 victory over Bournemouth, this afternoon. Captain Wayne Rooney and Zlatan Ibrahimovic were both on the scoresheet as Jose Mourinho saw his side head to the top the Premier League table.

While Ibrahimovic and Rooney had every reason to celebrate, despite Rooney's under par display, it seemed a stretch for either of them to think that they would be being rewarded for their efforts with the Man Of The Match champagne. The honour was to be bestowed upon new boy Eric Bailly, after the young Ivorian turned in another fine display at centre-half.

However, when, during a post-match interview, the strike duo were informed of the decision to give Bailly the champers, they reacted with a look of shock akin to Triple H seeing John Cena return at the 2008 Royal Rumble.

Better luck next time, lads.

Topics: Football, Manchester United, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Eric Bailly, Wayne Rooney

Joe Baiamonte

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