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Jose Mourinho hopes Nemanja Matic, Serbia exit World Cup early

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho used his footballing expertise to predict the outcome of the World Cup group stages.

Why is Brazil’s World Cup squad so weird? What’s Costa Rica’s job? The Exploding Heads and Neymar’s dad cover all the important aspects of Group E.

Here’s a look at some fun facts about Serbia as the White Eagles get set to make their mark in Group E.

Despite impressively beating Germany during their last World Cup appearance in 2010, Serbia were unable to qualify for the 2014 competition. Can they cause an upset in 2018?

The ESPN FC crew break down Brazil’s Group E which contains Switzerland, Costa Rica and Serbia. Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is hoping Serbia make an early exit from the World Cup so Nemanja Matic can have a holiday.
Mourinho has predicted Brazil and Switzerland will qualify from Group E so Matic, who will be part of Serbia’s squad in Russia, can have an extended break before the new season.
“It’s very difficult, I don’t want to be emotional but I have to be,” the Portuguese coach told RT. “I want my players to win but I also want my players to go on holiday.
“I need Matic to go…

Nemanja Matic has delivered as a maestro, mentor but Jose Mourinho needs more

Man United boss Jose Mourinho confirms Arsenal matchwinner Marouane Fellaini is close to penning a new deal with the club.

As Manchester United look set to finish second place in this year’s Premier League, manager Jose Mourinho believes the club have progressed but they need to aim higher.
With the season drawing to a close, and Manchester United much more likely than not to secure second place in the Premier League, it feels as good a time as any to assess the impact of Nemanja Matic.
He is a player whose signing possibly was greeted with more caution than most — Eric Bailly was seen as talented with room for growth, while Henrikh Mkhitaryan, as strange as it now seems to relate, was considered to have an excellent chance of swift success.
Matic, on the other hand, was viewed in…

Chris Smalling the ‘star’ in Man United’s derby win over Man City – Nemanja Matic

Shaka Hislop says Manchester United would still be in the title race if Jose Mourinho always took the reins off Paul Pogba like he did in the second half against Man City.

This week’s In Case You Missed It features Paul Pogba putting Manchester City’s title celebrations on hold, another Lionel Messi masterclass and more.

ESPN take a look back at how Manchester United’s dramatic comeback to prevent Manchester City winning the title against them at the Etihad was seen throughout the city.

Manchester City’s title celebrations were put on hold after Paul Pogba inspired a second-half comeback for Manchester United in a thrilling derby.

ESPN FC’s Craig Burley dissects what proved to be a game of two halves as Man United roared back to shock City at the Etihad.

Manchester City’s title celebrations were put on hold after Paul Pogba inspired a second-half comeback for Manchester United in a thrilling derby.
Chris Smalling was the “main star” of Manchester United’s derby victory over Manchester City, according to Nemanja Matic.
Paul Pogba was named man of the match after his double helped United battle back from 2-0 down to win 3-2.
Smalling, meanwhile, had a mixed afternoon. He was at fault for City’s opener after losing Vincent Kompany at a corner but then volleyed in Alexis Sanchez’s free kick to score the winner.
“I just want to say one thing,” Matic told MUTV. “I think Chris Smalling was the main…

FA Cup title won’t make Manchester United’s season a success – Matic

The FC panel react to Jose Mourinho saying Manchester United lack football heritage while pointing out his own failures at Old Trafford.

Shaka Hislop and Dan Thomas are at a loss for words after Jose Mourinho claimed that Manchester United lack “football heritage.”

Nemanja Matic provided a goal and an assist to Romelu Lukaku to move the Red Devils on to the FA Cup semifinals.
MANCHESTER, England — Nemanja Matic will not count this season as a success even if Manchester United lift the FA Cup.
United booked their place in the semifinals with a 2-0 win over Brighton at Old Trafford on Saturday night. It was a timely boost for Jose Mourinho’s team after their surprise Champions League exit to Sevilla in midweek.
With Manchester City on the verge of clinching the Premier League title, the FA Cup is United’s last chance to end the season with a trophy.
But Matic, who scored…

Nemanja Matic stars as Manchester United advance to the FA Cup semis

Nemanja Matic provided a goal and an assist to Romelu Lukaku to move the Red Devils on to the FA Cup semifinals.

Following the disappointing Champions League exit on Tuesday, the pressure was on Jose Mourinho to get a result against Brighton …

Man United beat Brighton, reach FA Cup semis thanks to Jose Mourinho’s ‘favourites’

Nemanja Matic provided a goal and an assist to Romelu Lukaku to move the Red Devils on to the FA Cup semifinals.
MANCHESTER, England — Three points as Manchester United beat Brighton 2-0 at Old Trafford to book their place in the semifinals of the FA Cup.

1. Mourinho’s favourites secure United Wembley trip

Romelu Lukaku and Nemanja Matic were the only Manchester United players to come out of Jose Mourinho’s 12-minute new conference rant with any credit.

And when the Portuguese coach needed a result after Champions League humiliation against Sevilla on Tuesday night, it was his two favourites who…

Mkhitaryan, Son, Rashford lead Premier League Team of the Weekend

ESPN FC’s Craig Burley recaps all the Saturday results from week 30 in the Premier League, headlined by Man United’s win over Liverpool.

ESPN FC’s Craig Burley explains how Romelu Lukaku’s presence and strength keyed Man United’s victory over Liverpool at Old Trafford.

Shaka Hislop and Ross Dyer break down Tottenham’s comeback without Harry Kane and Arsenal’s first Premier League win since February 3rd.

Shaka Hislop and Ross Dyer break down Tottenham’s comeback without Harry Kane and Arsenal’s first Premier League win since February 3rd.
After each round of Premier League fixtures, ESPN FC presents its Team of the Weekend, which is selected by Gab Marcotti, Paul Mariner and Steve Nicol.
Do you agree or disagree? You can have your say on those picked or overlooked in the comments section at the foot of the article or on Twitter using the hashtag #TOTW.

Here is ESPN FC’s Team of the Weekend.
Goalkeeper: In a crucial relegation battle with Huddersfield, Swansea were down to 10 men after only 11 minutes. Things didn’t look good, but Lukasz Fabianski was on hand. He did…

Matic is back to his best and Man United are set to reap the benefits

Relive the top strikes from Week 27 of the 2017-18 Premier League season, including Nemanja Matic’s wonder-strike against Crystal Palace.

Manchester United’s Nemanja Matic was all smiles following his game-winning goal in stoppage time against Crystal Palace.
Nemanja Matic scored the first goal of his Manchester United career on Monday night and couldn’t have picked a better moment to do it. They trailed Crystal Palace by two goals with 50 minutes on the clock but after Chris Smalling and Romelu Lukaku drew United level, Matic stole all three points with his injury-time wonder strike.
In the summer, Matic traded life at Stamford Bridge to be reunited with his former manager, Jose Mourinho, at Manchester United. Mourinho likes to surround himself with…

Nemanja Matic – Man United confidence high ahead of Liverpool

Jose Mourinho was pleased with his Manchester United’s reaction after half-time, but rued their defensive instability throughout the match.

Manchester United’s Nemanja Matic was all smiles following his game-winning goal in stoppage time against Crystal Palace.

Nemanja Matic scores a stunning volley in stoppage time to cap Manchester United’s comeback against Crystal Palace.

English Premier League: Nemanja Matic (90’+1′) Crystal Palace 2-3 Manchester United
SELHURST PARK, London — Manchester United’s dramatic comeback against Crystal Palace has set them up perfectly for Liverpool’s visit to Old Trafford this weekend, according to Nemanja Matic.
The midfielder’s stunning strike in stoppage time at Selhurst Park earned Jose Mourinho’s side all three points despite falling 2-0 behind early in the second-half. It also moved United back above Liverpool in the Premier League table ahead of their meeting on Saturday.
“It’s going to give us a lot of confidence…

Matic’s stoppage-time wonder goal seals Man United comeback

Nemanja Matic scores a stunning volley in stoppage time to cap Manchester United’s comeback against Crystal Palace.

Manchester United’s Nemanja Matic was all smiles following his game-winning goal in stoppage time against Crystal Palace.

Manchester United players were given a four-day holiday following the 2-1 win over Chelsea last weekend. They spent the first 50 minutes of their 3-2 win over Crystal Palace on Monday looking like they were still out of the country.

Andros Townsend put his team ahead thanks to a deflection before Patrick van Aanholt took advantage of United’s defence going to sleep minutes after the restart. At 2-0 down, United had it all to do, but thanks to a turnaround in their performance and some good substitutions…

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