As featured on NewsNow: Football news

Man Utd midfielder Matic: Calm Mourinho inspired derby win last season

Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic has spoken of last season's derby win at Manchester City.

Matic has reflected on the significance of United's win over City last term.

Discussing his thoughts ahead of Sunday's game, Matic said: “I remember that at half-time we felt that it was very hard [for us] but the manager came inside, sat with us and said he was believing that we can turn the result around.

“He said that in the first 20 minutes, before they scored the first goal, that we were the better side and he asked for us to continue to play like that – the first 20 minutes.

“He said if we did that, we had a chance to score goals and get some points – that's exactly what we did.

“Paul [Pogba] scored two goals, Chris [Smalling] scored too, and it was a great comeback.

“I think in that moment, our supporters felt very proud and I was also very happy to make them happy to not allow Man City to celebrate winning the Premier League title in front of us."

Video of the day:

About the author

Paul Vegas

×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

  1. Go Ad-Free
  2. Faster site experience
  3. Support great writing
  4. Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free
×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free