Mata left his footprint again in a very special competition for him. He assisted Rooney in the goal that open the triumph for United against Reading (4-0). He adds up 9 goals and 10 assists in 20 FA Cup matches.
Man United started their trip in FA Cup with an astonishing win against Reading at Old Trafford (4-0). Juan, who was a starter, returned to a very special competition for him. He was protagonist on the 1-0 with a great assist to Rooney. A historical play with which Wayne evened Bobby Charlton’s record with United (249 goals).
Juan has scored 9 goals and given 10 assists in 20 FA Cup matches Share on XMata’s numbers are just spectacular, with brilliant results: 16 wins, 3 draws and only one defeat. These stats have taken him to conquer this tournament twice. This season he’ll try to conquer it again and United nowadays invites to be optimistic. On Monday we’ll know the next FA Cup fixtures.
This 4-0 against Reading (apart from Rooney, Martial and Rashford scored- in two occasions-) means United 8th consecutive win in all competitions. Since September 2009 he hadn’t lived such a streak. Christmas’ games have given a large smile to Juan and all his teammates.