Tag: Juan Mata
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EPL 15/16 Matchday 6: Southampton 2-3 Manchester United
This five goal thriller was a great advertisement for the EPL, with a few memorable displays and one memorable goal, from Juan Mata after 45 (count ‘em! 45!) passes. It was United’s third, the game’s fourth, and the one that has, perhaps, finally answered some of the questions about the Van Gaal approach and how…
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Man United midfielder pens blog on ‘Incredible’ Steven Gerrard
Embed from Getty Images Manchester United’s Juan Mata has paid tribute to Steven Gerrard following the midfielder’s final game for Liverpool at Anfield at the weekend. The 34-year-old is ending a 17-year association with the Reds and will sign for MLS side LA Galaxy in the summer. An emotional Anfield said goodbye to their hero…
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Man United star wanted by Juventus in £18.3m transfer bid
Embed from Getty Images Juan Mata has recently emerged as a transfer target for Juventus, who are reportedly lining up a £18.3m transfer bid for the Manchester United midfielder, according to reports. United boss Louis van Gaal is preparing for a summer overhaul of his squad and has been informed that he is required to…
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Tottenham Hotspur plan £18.3m bid for Man United’s Juan Mata
Embed from Getty Images Tottenham Hotspur are ready to submit a bid for Manchester United’s Juan Mata this summer, according to reports. The Spaniard’s future at Old Trafford has been heavily debated this season after a failure to impress since his move from Chelsea in 2011. Mata initially struggled under new boss Louis van Gaal…
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Terry: Chelsea right to sell David Luiz and Juan Mata
Embed from Getty Images Chelsea captain John Terry has claimed that Jose Mourinho made the correct decision to sell Juan Mata and David Luiz. The Portuguese boss sold Mata to Manchester United for £30m, whilst Brazilian defender Luiz was sold to Paris Saint Germain for £50m. Both have impressed with their new clubs, with Luiz…
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Valencia rule out summer bid for Man United star Mata
Embed from Getty Images Valencia will not be making a summer bid for Manchester United’s Juan Mata, after seeing his recent return to form make a move virtually ‘impossible’. The Spanish midfielder joined United in January 2014 but had failed to live up to the expectations on his shoulders which came following consistent performances for…
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Mata: Beating Liverpool was happiest day of my career
Embed from Getty Images Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has claimed that Sunday’s 2-1 win over Liverpool was one of the ‘happiest moments in his career’. The Spanish midfielder has had a mixed career, having shone at La Liga side Valencia, gaining himself a place in the Spanish national side, which he played a part…
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Gerrard sent off as Juan Mata downs Liverpool
Embed from Getty Images Juan Mata scored a superb double as Manchester United beat Liverpool at Anfield 2-0 on Sunday afternoon. Louis van Gaal’s side arrived at Anfield in good spirits and they started the game well, dominating possession in the early stages. Despite their dominance, Raheem Sterling almost put the home side ahead after…
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Spanish midfielder applauds Man United fans for reaction
Embed from Getty Images Juan Mata has thanked Manchester United supporters for their ‘love’ during the Tottenham Hotspur win on Sunday afternoon. The Spaniard has struggled to find consistency this season but was handed his first start in two months against Spurs on Sunday as Angel di Maria was suspended. United’s 3-0 win hands them…
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Man United inform Van Persie, Mata and Falcao – Goodbye, this summer!
Embed from Getty Images Manchester United are ready to offload Robin van Persie, Radamel Falcao and Juan Mata this season. The Premier League side have struggled for consistency this season but still have a fighting chance of gaining automatic qualification for the Champions League. Boss Louis van Gaal has come under heavy critique but it…
