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Juan scores in the draw against Chelsea

Mata scored the 1-0 for Manchester United after a great collective play. Marcos Alonso scored the equaliser for the Blues. ManU still three points adrift of the fourth place, occupied by Juan’s former team.

Juan Mata returned to the starting XI in United’s draw against Chelsea at Old Trafford (1-1) in game-week 36 of the Premier League. And he did it with a great performance and scoring the opener in the 11 minute. Juan has started in the three games played against his former team. There he left his mark after his spell.

On the day of his birthday, Juan didn’t take long to attract the attention after an excellent collective play that finished Mata after Luke Shaw pass in the 11 minute making the 1-0. Juan linked up perfectly the line of three midfielders (Matic, Pogba and Ander) with Lukaku and Rashford, and also excelled in defensive duties defending Jorginho when Chelsea had the ball. He finished his performance with 84% pass accuracy and made three crosses, one of which was close to a goal.

The visitor goal was scored by Marcos Alonso, in the minute 43. The 1-1 draw leaves United three points behind the fourth place, occupied by Chelsea itself. There are only two game-weeks left until the end of the Premier League. Next Sunday, the Red Devils will visit Huddersfield Town.

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