Manchester United broke its run of poor results on Saturday with a 2-1 victory over Swansea City in the English Premier League.

It was Wayne Rooney’s superb back heel finish that proved to be the winner for Louie Van Gaal’s side, but youngster Anthony Martial was the one that got things going for United against the Swans. For Rooney, it was just his third goal in EPL action this season, while Martial’s finish gives him five in total.

A late surge from Swansea saw the road side equalize in 70th minute by way of Gylfi Sigurdsson

With the win, the Red Devils snapped an eight-match winless streak which dates back to their last victory over Watford on Nov. 21.

Here is some more news from around the soccer world.

BARCA HITS POST TWICE, CAN’T BREAK DEADLOCK AGAINST ESPANYOL

La Liga leaders Barcelona dropped points on Saturday, drawing Espanyol 0-0 at Estadi Cornella-El Prat.

Despite dominating the game’s possession and opportunities, Luis Enrique’s side failed to break through on the road. The reigning Spanish champions hit woodwork on two separate occasions, however, Barca couldn’t find a way past Espanyol goalkeeper Pau Lopez.

Lionel Messi and company came into the clash with a game in hand over the rest of the league’s title contenders, although the Blaugrana still hold a one-point advantage at the top of the La Liga table.

Barcelona will be in action again on Jan. 9 against 18th place Granada.

AGENT: IBRAHIMOVIC MADE FOR PREMIER LEAGUE

Paris Saint-Germain star Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be out of contract with the French champions in May, and the Swede’s agent says that a move to the Premier League would suit the goalscorer.

Mino Raiola, Ibrahimovic’s agent, revealed this weekend that a move to England could be in the cards for the Swedish international, although a move wouldn’t take place until after the 2015-16 season’s conclusion.

“I would like to see him in the Premier League.  I think it’s a game that is made for him with his strength. his ability, his technique, the stadiums with fantastic atmosphere and how football is lived,” Raiola said.

On Wednesday, Ibrahimovic stated that he had no intentions of leaving PSG this summer.

QUICK KICKS

Real Madrid star Isco could reunite with Manuel Pelligrini at Manchester City. (REPORT)

Former Wigan defender Steve Gohouri has been found dead at the age of 34. (REPORT)

Southampton’s Sadio Mane was dropped from the team on Saturday due to tardiness. (REPORT)