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Juan Mata: This is what I thought of Manchester United’s win over West Ham
JUAN MATA insists Manchester United’s win over West Ham was crucial to his sides hopes of finishing in the top four.
Controversial red card for Sofaine Feghouli
The game turned in United’s favour when referee Mike Dean showed Sofiane Feghouli a straight red card after the midfielder's 15th-minute challenge on Phil Jones.
Mata then put Manchester United ahead before Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who was in an offside position, struck to seal the 2-0 win.
And the Spaniard insisted the win was crucial.
Juan Mata insisted Manchester United's win at West Ham was crucial
The most important thing is we keep this run of results
"We needed to win,” Mata told Sky Sports.
“We knew some results from our rivals so we had to get the three points. We had to score and luckily we did it.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored Man United's second against West Ham
"It started to feel like one of those nights where you have chances and don't score.
“The manager said just try to score, try to create something. There were spaces so I just tried to stay there and create chances.
"The most important thing is we keep this run of results."
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