Manchester United lifted the first major piece of silverware of the 2016-17 campaign after snatching a late 3-2 win over Southampton in the EFL Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

A brace from Zlatan Ibrahimovic, either side of Jesse Lingard’s tidy finish shortly before half-time, saw The Red Devils fend off a stylish Saints side who were inspired by Manolo Gabbiadini’s double.

But it was 35-year-old Ibrahimovic who snatched the trophy from Southampton’s grasp and sealed United’s fifth League Cup victory after heading home an 87th minute winner from Ander Herrera’s cross.

Jose Mourinho claimed his first major trophy with the Old Trafford outfit, although he did lead The Red Devils to FA Community Shield victory back in August at the national stadium.

So, following Sunday’s thrilling showdown at Wembley, here’s What’s Hot and What’s Not from the 2017 EFL Cup final…

HOT – Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Southampton fans must already be sick of the sight of the Swede, after Ibrahimovic scored another brace against The Saints.

After netting twice against Claude Puel’s side back in August, in The Red Devils’ 2-0 Premier League win at Old Trafford, the 35-year-old struck another dynamic double against the south coast outfit at the national stadium to secure United’s fifth League Cup.

Ibrahimovic, who now has 26 goals in all competitions this season, will be looking forward to facing Southampton again in the top-flight later this term [re-arranged match’s date is yet to be confirmed].

NOT – Match officials

Despite Manchester United, at one stage, holding a two-nil lead, it was in fact Southampton who had the ball in the back of the net first.

However, Gabbiadini’s 11th minute effort was incorrectly ruled out for offside, despite clearly being onside.

But referee Andre Marriner, via his assistant, cancelled out the Italian’s opener, despite defender Ryan Bertrand, who was inactive and behind the forward, being the only player in an offside position (Pictured).

It was a huge let off for Manchester United, who soon raced into a two-nil lead after 38 minutes, thanks to Ibrahimovic and Lingard.

The Saints can be super proud of their cup final performance, but will feel harshly aggrieved by the linesman’s poor decision.

HOT – Manolo Gabbiadini

Although he was denied a predatory hat-trick, what a start to life Gabbiadini is having at Southampton.

The 25-year-old, who joined The Saints from Napoli only last month for a reported £15m, has now scored five goals in his first three appearances for Claude Puel’s men.

The Italian looks the real deal for Southampton and was a handful for United defenders Eric Bailly and Chris Smalling all afternoon.

The Red Devils snatched a late winner, only after Shane Long replaced Gabbiadini after 83 minutes, highlighting what a huge influence the forward had on The Saints’ push for their first-ever major trophy since 1976.

NOT – Saints’ luck

As well as having a perfectly valid opening goal incorrectly ruled out for offside, Manchester United were thankful to David Dea Gea’s woodwork, as well as the officials, in helping them hold off a stunning fightback from Southampton.

Midfielder Oriol Romeu rattled the goalkeeper’s far post with a brilliant header from a corner in the 63rd minute, with De Gea well beaten.

Had the Spaniard’s effort crept in at the far post, that would have given The Saints a 3-2 lead with less than half an hour remaining – meaning the final result could have been a completely different story.

Southampton were unarguably the better side on the day, but luck favoured The Red Devils.

HOT – The Masterful Mourinho

The Manchester United boss has moved level with the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson, and Brian Clough, as the managers to have won the League Cup the most times (4).

Yesterday’s victory at Wembley saw the ‘Special One’ preserve his 100 per cent record in League Cup finals, having won his previous three with Premier League rivals Chelsea.

Mourinho has never lost an English domestic cup final in his career – a record that United fans will be hoping continues for as long as he stays at Old Trafford.