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Man United ace: How Jose Mourinho made the difference against Hull
JUAN MATA has lifted the lid on how Manchester United benefitted from Jose Mourinho's half-time team talk against Hull.
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The visitors proved to be obdurate opposition for the first 55 minutes before Manchester United ran out 2-0 winners in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final tie.
Mata and Marouane Fellaini provided the goals as United's unbeaten streak stretched to 15 games in all competitions.
Although United largely dominated, Mata insists Mourinho gave United the impetus they needed to record a victory.
Juan Mata guided Manchester United to a win over Hull
Jose Mourinho gives the thumbs off after Manchester United's win over Hull
We needed to play quicker, we needed to put more tempo in the game
When asked what Mourinho told the players at the interval, Mata said: "We needed to play quicker, we needed to put more tempo in the game.
“Basically that we needed to create a little bit more.
“I think we had a few chances in the first half to score earlier.
Marouane Fellaini sealed the win for Manchester United
“We have done that in the second half.
“2-0 is a good result but it’s still not done.”
United turn their attentions back to the Premier League on Sunday (4pm) when they host Liverpool.
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