Former Man United forward Yorke feels arrival of Zlatan Ibrahimovic will help Red Devils to challenge other EPL heavyweights for title
Kolkata: Manchester United great Dwight Yorke believes Swedish goal-poacher Zlatan Ibrahimovic's arrival has equipped the English Premier League (EPL) giants with more fire power to take on other football powerhouses like Chelsea and Manchester City.
Dwight Yorke
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"Last couple of seasons we have struggled in strikers department. But now with Zlatan and (Anthony) Martial together in the team, I believe they are better equipped to compete against the likes of Chelsea, Manchester City and defending champs Leicester City," Yorke said.
"We are all intrigued with the quality that we have managed to achieve this season. We have got a new manager, some great players and hopefully these players can go out and showcase what Manchester United is about."
An "excited" Yorke feels Jose Mourinho is the right man to coach the present outfit.
The former Swede striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic signed a one-year contract with the Premier League club Man United recently. Pic/Getty Images
"I am pretty excited about the new season, new manager, new players. We have been in a transitional period over the last few years. But I believe we have now got the right manager to lead us," he remarked.
The 44-year-old expressed his desire to take up a managerial job in the Indian Super League (ISL).
"Yes, I am looking at this stage of my career to break into management. I do have every intention, be it here in India or back home I want to get into coaching. Hopefully if I start here, I can contribute to the development of football."
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