Lukaku and Alexis’ goal beat Swansea (2-0). Mata, after a pass from Pogba, nearly scores an amazing goal. Man U ends up in a consolidated second position.
Manchester United came back from the National team break with a win. The Red Devils, with Juan Mata as a starter, beat Swansea at Old Trafford (2-0), in Premier’s week 32. Goals from Lukaku (5′) and Alexis Sánchez (20′, in a play in which Mata participated) opened the score from the beginning.
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Mata was very near scoring a goal on the 57′, with an acrobatic shot thanks to Pogba’s pass that went out by little. It would have been a marvelous goal. Minutes before, a great pass from Mata to Lukaku ended up being a good chance for Alexis. The score didn’t move again.
57′ – Almost a superb third goal for #MUFC as @PaulPogba clips a delightful ball into the area for @JuanMata8, but the midfielder’s acrobatic attempt goes just over. #MUNSWA
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) 31 de marzo de 2018
The International Spaniard ended up his participation with 93% success in passes (68/73) and made 6 crosses (more than anyone in the pitch). These three points against Swansea let them sleep in second position in the League, with 68 points, a few days from confronting Man City at the Etihad.
