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Mata's latest blog
Hi everyone,
To tell the truth, this is not the usual blog entry. I got home a while ago and I still keep a smile on my face. This Sunday in Old Trafford has been a day to remember. For Manchester United, the games against Liverpool are always special. That circumstance, added to our good run of results in the last few games, were enough to create a spectacular atmosphere inside the stadium.
Believe me, when you are playing football in a place like Old Trafford and the crowd starts roaring you do feel it. The support of the United fans during my time here has been amazing, something really gratifying, but this Sunday was special. This 3-0 strengthens our position at the top side of the table; it makes us feel strong. Since the moment I stepped onto the pitch from the tunnel to the very last minute of the match, the atmosphere was incredible. I feel very lucky to be able to participate in this kind of games, which is what every footballer wants.
Personally, I was fortunate to score again. To be honest, I watched the footage and it’s true that I’m offside after Robin’s header. That is something you don’t realise when you are on the pitch. Anyway, we scored two more goals and that reinforces our victory.
And we won, among other things, thanks to the ‘Man of the Match’ David de Gea, who has had yet another great performance. He is in top form. Everybody’s praising him and now we have to keep working so we don’t need so many saves from him in the next few games; we have to get better in that regard. David gives us complete confidence. Liverpool created chances and they didn’t score because of him.
But I don’t want to focus only on the praise; the team has to keep working as we did in the last few weeks. That’s why we are improving. In just a few days we play against Aston Villa in a stadium with a very good atmosphere, where winning is always tough, and right after that we will be in Christmas. We have to maintain this positive streak and try to get as many points as possible this month.
Talking now about Spain, this weekend I was able to follow several games since we didn’t play very late. Real Madrid won again (20 times in a row already). This time in Almería with more goals from Cristiano. When you check his stats it looks as if we were at the end of the season instead of the first half. On Saturday, Barcelona drew in Getafe –they are hard to beat at home– and Valencia won 3-0 against Rayo. I also watched a bit of Atlético vs Villarreal, and the Basque derby, very intense as always and also rainy.
Before I say goodbye I would like to highlight the club’s partnership with Unicef, an organization I use to cooperate with. Unicef’s work is really commendable: it helps millions of boys and girls all over the world, I encourage you to collaborate. This is a good time to be with the ones you love but also to be aware of those who struggle in life. I hope the next year is even better than this one. But there are still a few days left in 2014… Let’s make the most of them ;-)
Hi everyone,
To tell the truth, this is not the usual blog entry. I got home a while ago and I still keep a smile on my face. This Sunday in Old Trafford has been a day to remember. For Manchester United, the games against Liverpool are always special. That circumstance, added to our good run of results in the last few games, were enough to create a spectacular atmosphere inside the stadium.
Believe me, when you are playing football in a place like Old Trafford and the crowd starts roaring you do feel it. The support of the United fans during my time here has been amazing, something really gratifying, but this Sunday was special. This 3-0 strengthens our position at the top side of the table; it makes us feel strong. Since the moment I stepped onto the pitch from the tunnel to the very last minute of the match, the atmosphere was incredible. I feel very lucky to be able to participate in this kind of games, which is what every footballer wants.
Personally, I was fortunate to score again. To be honest, I watched the footage and it’s true that I’m offside after Robin’s header. That is something you don’t realise when you are on the pitch. Anyway, we scored two more goals and that reinforces our victory.
And we won, among other things, thanks to the ‘Man of the Match’ David de Gea, who has had yet another great performance. He is in top form. Everybody’s praising him and now we have to keep working so we don’t need so many saves from him in the next few games; we have to get better in that regard. David gives us complete confidence. Liverpool created chances and they didn’t score because of him.
But I don’t want to focus only on the praise; the team has to keep working as we did in the last few weeks. That’s why we are improving. In just a few days we play against Aston Villa in a stadium with a very good atmosphere, where winning is always tough, and right after that we will be in Christmas. We have to maintain this positive streak and try to get as many points as possible this month.
Talking now about Spain, this weekend I was able to follow several games since we didn’t play very late. Real Madrid won again (20 times in a row already). This time in Almería with more goals from Cristiano. When you check his stats it looks as if we were at the end of the season instead of the first half. On Saturday, Barcelona drew in Getafe –they are hard to beat at home– and Valencia won 3-0 against Rayo. I also watched a bit of Atlético vs Villarreal, and the Basque derby, very intense as always and also rainy.
Before I say goodbye I would like to highlight the club’s partnership with Unicef, an organization I use to cooperate with. Unicef’s work is really commendable: it helps millions of boys and girls all over the world, I encourage you to collaborate. This is a good time to be with the ones you love but also to be aware of those who struggle in life. I hope the next year is even better than this one. But there are still a few days left in 2014… Let’s make the most of them ;-)
Wombat3 said:
De Gea - Awesome
Falcao seems to run around like a headless chicken - they really havn't dialled in to him yet. Would love to see that start to click, needs more game time, if he's fit he should have started.
RVP back to his best (or close to it) by the look of him.
Fellaini was great in parts , dire in others - stole a lot of possession in the 2nd half. Somewhat ironic to see him doubled up after an elbow in the ribs though!
There was some bloke wearing a shirt with Gerrard on the back, not sure he was a footballer though, didn't seem to do a thing!
What a difference Carrick makes too - a "centre half" who can pass - adds soooo much in terms of ball retention.Falcao seems to run around like a headless chicken - they really havn't dialled in to him yet. Would love to see that start to click, needs more game time, if he's fit he should have started.
RVP back to his best (or close to it) by the look of him.
Fellaini was great in parts , dire in others - stole a lot of possession in the 2nd half. Somewhat ironic to see him doubled up after an elbow in the ribs though!
There was some bloke wearing a shirt with Gerrard on the back, not sure he was a footballer though, didn't seem to do a thing!
I think my verdict is still out on felli - can be good, can be woeful but average isn't good enough - first touch of a rapist at times.
as for Gerrard - totally insignificant and had no effect on the game whatsoever other than to keep the crowd in good voice at times...
true or false...Liverpool are a one man team and he now plays in Spain....
lazyitus said:
I guess it's difficult for ABU's to stomach..
Where are they all these days? 
. We have a long way to go in improving our central defending and possession. Arse, Scousers and Southampton could easily have gone the wrong way.
But what I love is our forward play and the honesty of LVG's assessment. Says it as it is. I've no doubt we are in very good hands.
Also looking forward to DM returning and Falcao getting more of a chance. If those 2 click, we'll be awesome going forward.
Even Cashley and Tony are playing well!
TheRealFingers99 said:
Bit of a Unit said:
Neither were convincing yesterday.
Really? I'd say (as a Chelsea supporter) that City were very convincing. Worryingly so. Also loved the way Mata gave the Liverpool defence "the eyes" whilst playing it to RVP for the third yesterday. Lovely way to round off the win.
Nom de ploom said:
Wombat3 said:
De Gea - Awesome
Falcao seems to run around like a headless chicken - they really havn't dialled in to him yet. Would love to see that start to click, needs more game time, if he's fit he should have started.
RVP back to his best (or close to it) by the look of him.
Fellaini was great in parts , dire in others - stole a lot of possession in the 2nd half. Somewhat ironic to see him doubled up after an elbow in the ribs though!
There was some bloke wearing a shirt with Gerrard on the back, not sure he was a footballer though, didn't seem to do a thing!
as for Gerrard - totally insignificant and had no effect on the game whatsoever other than to keep the crowd in good voice at times...Falcao seems to run around like a headless chicken - they really havn't dialled in to him yet. Would love to see that start to click, needs more game time, if he's fit he should have started.
RVP back to his best (or close to it) by the look of him.
Fellaini was great in parts , dire in others - stole a lot of possession in the 2nd half. Somewhat ironic to see him doubled up after an elbow in the ribs though!
There was some bloke wearing a shirt with Gerrard on the back, not sure he was a footballer though, didn't seem to do a thing!
true or false...Liverpool are a one man team and he now plays in Spain....
t man!! 
So only 1.5 games between Mata actually doing something useful? He's gone up in my estimation.
Seriously though, I'm surprised to see he's the better out of those two. I really do think he's been very poor as a playmaker and so non-existent as a midfielder in general that I worry we'll be overrun whenever I see him in the side unless it's against weaker opposition.
Good disguised pass on Sunday though for RvP
Seriously though, I'm surprised to see he's the better out of those two. I really do think he's been very poor as a playmaker and so non-existent as a midfielder in general that I worry we'll be overrun whenever I see him in the side unless it's against weaker opposition.
Good disguised pass on Sunday though for RvP
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