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Phil Neville thanks Chelsea for selling Nemanja Matic to Manchester United
PHIL NEVILLE has thanked Chelsea for selling Nemanja Matic to Manchester United after his display against West Ham.
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Matic had a United debut to remember as he was named man of the match after an excellent display in midfield.
The Serbian also played a major part in United's first goal of the game, winning the ball off Pedro Obiang.
And after the match, former United defender Neville took a cheeky shot at Chelsea for letting Matic go.
Neville tweeted: "Thank u Chelsea for Matic wonderful gesture."
Speaking to Sky Sports, Matic was delighted to start his United career with a win.
Manchester United's Nemanja Matic was impressive
Thank u Chelsea for Matic wonderful gesture
— Philip Neville (@fizzer18) August 13, 2017
He said: "It was a really important game for us to start well with the three points.
"They were very compact but after the first goal we had more space.
"I am very happy for the team and we will have more confidence going into the next game.
"The manager told me I have to do my job, Paul has to do his. I am very happy everyone gave their best against a good team. We have to continue to work like this."
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