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Man Utd news: Nemanja Matic not bothered about Chelsea reception
Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic says he “does not care” if he gets a frosty reception when the Red Devils travel to Chelsea on Sunday (4.30pm).
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Matic swapped Stamford Bridge for Old Trafford in a £40million move in the summer.
And the Serb has been one of Jose Mourinho’s top performers this year as they try to keep tabs on Manchester City at the top of the table.
The 29-year-old won the Premier League with Antonio Conte’s side last year.
But after switching to a main title rival he could be in for a tough time when he returns against the Blues.
Matic swapped Chelsea for United in the summer
When I played there I always gave 100 per cent. I'm sure they respect that but if not, I don't really care.
“Now I'm a United player, I will try to do the best for my team and to take points there,” Matic said.
"When I played there I always gave 100 per cent. I'm sure they respect that but if not, I don't really care.
“I feel when I played there, I showed them my quality.
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“We won the title twice and also two cups, so I don't have to prove to them anything. I just have to prove something to my new club.
“I spent a good time there, three-and-a-half years, which is a long time, and of course it's going to be something special again for me to play again in that stadium.
“But now I'm on the opposite side, I have to be professional and do the best for my team.”
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