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Matic’s supreme showing vs. former club leads Man United past Benfica

Man United remain perfect in Group A after scoring in each half to down Benfica 2-0 at Old Trafford.

Jose Mourinho had a classic interview after his side’s victory over Benfica, including why he waved Romelu Lukaku away from the penalty spot.

Manchester United never truly went beyond third gear against Benfica, but that was easily enough to prevail 2-0 against Benfica. They overcame a penalty miss by Anthony Martial and some uneven passing to win comfortably, and claim four wins from four in their UEFA Champions League group. Far sterner tests lie ahead for them, but for now they are relishing their return to this competition.

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Nemanja Matic was supreme in midfield, Scott McTominay passed and moved with the assurance and…

Nemanja Matic and Eric Dier: Jose Mourinho’s wanted men head-to-head

Former Man United defender Paul Parker is left wondering if Jose Mourinho will play not to lose or attack Tottenham at home.

With Spurs in red-hot form and ready to face Man Utd this weekend, Layla Anna-Lee asks the question, could Mauricio Pochettino go on to be better than his counterpart Jose Mourinho?
Jose Mourinho waited by the Old Trafford tunnel for Eric Dier. He hugged him and spoke to him in Portuguese. It sounded a scene from a fictional account of this season, predicated on the midfielder joining Manchester United. According to Mauricio Pochettino, it happened last December after Tottenham’s 1-0 defeat.
One way or another, Dier was always going to be at Old Trafford on Saturday. He will line up in the colours of Spurs. But he could have been installed at the heart of the United midfield….

Mourinho ordered Man United to target young Benfica keeper Svilar – Matic

Romelu Lukaku had a touching moment with Benfica goalkeeper Mile Svilar, whose howler led to the only goal of the match.

Marcus Rashford’s free kick was mishandled by Benfica’s goalkeeper and sealed a hard-fought 1-0 victory for Man United.

Benfica’s 18-year-old goalkeeper Mile Svilar futilely tried to hold the ball outside the goal line on Rashford’s free kick.

The FC guys provide their critiques for Jose Mourinho’s Man United side following a narrow UCL victory over Benfica. LISBON, Portugal — Nemanja Matic has revealed Jose Mourinho ordered his players to target goalkeeper Mile Svilar before the teenager’s error gifted Manchester United victory over Benfica.
The 18-year-old, who became the youngest goalkeeper to appear in the Champions League, carried Marcus Rashford’s 30-yard free kick over the line in the second half.
Romelu Lukaku and David De Gea tried to console Svilar after the final whistle, but Matic admitted the goal was part of Mourinho’s plan.
He told BT…

Manchester United’s Marouane Fellaini doesn’t get enough credit – Matic

Manchester United eased to their fourth 4-0 win of the season over a feeble Crystal Palace.

Jose Mourinho hails Marouane Fellaini’s impressive current form as a response to critics over recent seasons.
MANCHESTER — Marouane Fellaini deserves more credit for the role he plays at Manchester United, midfield partner Nemanja Matic has said.
Fellaini scored twice as Crystal Palace, without a Premier League goal or point, were thrashed 4-0 at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Manager Jose Mourinho said afterwards that the Belgium international had shown “fight” and character” after struggling to win over some United supporters.
And Matic said he felt the 29-year-old was underappreciated, adding:”He is a great…

Marouane Fellaini, Juan Mata pace United in rout of Crystal Palace

Manchester United eased to their fourth 4-0 win of the season over a feeble Crystal Palace.

Craig Burley breaks down Man United’s first goal and how their movement has impacted their goalscoring form.
Four goals and a clean sheet for Manchester United, in what is proving a satisfyingly familiar refrain. Hapless Crystal Palace, bottom of the Premier League, were swept aside by a performance of great intensity and great patience. Though United have had a relatively simple introduction to the season, they have set about their work in exceptional form, their midfield and forwards scoring and creating freely.

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The emergence of Marouane Fellaini continues apace, with two goals and a fine…

Who compliments Pogba better: Matic or Herrera?

Shaka Hislop sees Nemanja Matic as a better suited midfield partner for Paul Pogba than Ander Herrera.

Manchester United must win games like Stoke clash to take title – Matic

Jose Mourinho refuses to put too much emphasis on his Man United side dropping points at Stoke.

Jose Mourinho says his players fought hard to escape Stoke with a draw, but admits some were not at the right level.
Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic has said Jose Mourinho’s side need to win games like the one at Stoke if they want to be Premier League champions.
United dropped points for the first time this season in a 2-2 draw at the bet365 Stadium on Saturday.
They have not won a league match at Stoke since 2013, the season in which they won their last Premier League crown.
And Matic, who won the title with Chelsea last season, told MUTV: “If we want to be champions, we have to win games like this…

Nemanja Matic: Ireland game will be most important in Serbia history

Macedonia were denied their first ever win over Serbia as Djurdjevic’s 90th minute equaliser salvaged a draw in Group B.

Seventeen-year-old Ben Woodburn’s worldie on his international debut helped Wales edge Austria in World Cup qualifying.

Nemanja Matic and Serbia still have a chance to qualify for the World Cup with three games remaining.
Nemanja Matic will head into the “most important” game in Serbia’s history dreaming of World Cup qualification and the Premier League title.
The 29-year-old has enjoyed an impressive start to life at Manchester United after Jose Mourinho paid £40 million to lure him north from Chelsea.
However, while helping to restore United to the pinnacle of the English game is a major focus, edging Serbia closer to next summer’s World Cup finals in Russia will be his overriding concern when he runs out…

Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Nemanja Matic gives Man United stability for title

Watch as Zlatan Ibrahimovic confirms his return to Manchester United and the reasons behind his decision.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has told ESPN FC that he believes Nemanja Matic is the key signing who will give Manchester United the “stability” required to win the Premier League.
Matic has made an instant impact at Old Trafford following his £40 million summer transfer from Chelsea, with the Serbia midfielder producing two impressive performances during successive 4-0 victories against West Ham United and Swansea City.
And while Ibrahimovic expects striker Romelu Lukaku to deliver goals for United and…

Nemanja Matic offers Roy Keane qualities to new-look Man United

Jose Mourinho praises his side’s willingness to keep the pressure on against West Ham, something they lacked last season.

Romelu Lukaku describes what it means to play in front of the Old Trafford supporters after netting a brace against West Ham.
There was a passage of play in the build-up to Romelu Lukaku’s opening goal during Manchester United’s 4-0 victory over West Ham on Sunday which emphasised just why midfielder Nemanja Matic can make such a difference to Jose Mourinho’s team this season.
Matic, a £40 million summer arrival from Chelsea, began the move with an interception just inside the United half before laying the ball off for Marcus Rashford, who in turn released Lukaku to score his first Premier League since for the club…

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