Mata issues a statement Manchester United performance against Newcastle

Juan Mata has appreciated Manchester United’s fans who were incredible as they launched an unlikely comeback against Newcastle United.

Mata himself got on the scoresheet on a night that the Red Devils won the game 3-2 after going down 2-0 in the opening ten minutes at Old Trafford. The Spaniard has described the events of the night as special and very important.

Mata’s statement

I guess that you’ll be more up for reading this post than you were a week ago… It’s only normal, it’s the same for me writing it. Saturday’s win was special, without doubt, not only for how important it was but also for how it came about

As you’re all aware, the situation was dire. We were 2-0 down early on and Newcastle was creating chances. A come back seemed a long way off. Not because scoring two or three goals was impossible, as we showed, but due to how we were feeling in that first half… However, in the second half, we gave all that we had. From pushing on, courage and our football, we turned the scoreline around.

Thanks to all of this and the incredible support of our fans, of course, we were pushed towards the three points. The energy and lift that the fans gave us were key to taking the win. In the dying minutes, above all, Old Trafford transformed into the kind of stadium that every other one in the world wants to be, a stadium where goals can be scored from the stands too. It was really amazing to be able to feel that from the pitch itself. In those moments, you realise just how special our fans are. You all deserved the result from that game.

Man United will face former Mata’s side, Chelsea on October 20th at the Stamford Bridge.

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