Manchester United fans had Nemanja Matic to thank for sneaking past a stubborn West Brom side with a 2-1 win.
The Red Devils travelled to the Hawthorns in search of another win not the road as they hope to somehow catch Manchester City slipping.
Both Jesse Lingard and Romelu Lukaku were on the scoresheet but it was arguably Matic who was more crucial to United’s win.
Composed and reassured in his play, the Serbian singlehandedly runs the team’s engine room with little to no effort.
Fans were quick to praise the player especially due to the lack of help he received from midfield partner Ander Herrera.
Another top performance from Nemanja Matić. When everyone else went to sleep in the second half, he was at least alert to the dangers. Some crucial interceptions.
— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) December 17, 2017
Matic doing the job of both Matic and Herrera.
— Anna_MUFC (@mufc_anna) December 17, 2017
Matic is such a damn fine footballer. Always got all the time in the world. #mufc #matic
— Man Utd Universe (@ManUtdUniverse) December 17, 2017
I adore Nemanja Matic. That is all.
— Billy (@BilboRocky) December 17, 2017
Matic bossing the midfield so far.
— SCHOLES (@iamscholes) December 17, 2017
Matic was class today. So happy for him he will have Pogba back soon. Herrera has been a disgrace alongside him as cover for Pogba.
— Lee (@Lee20495) December 17, 2017
Nemanja Matic will probably be happier than anyone that Paul Pogba will be returning for Manchester United’s next match after serving his suspension.
The midfield duo are one of the league’s best pairings in the centre of the park but they’ll certainly be concerned of the lack of depth in the club.
In terms of numbers, one could argue United are set with Marouane Fellaini, Michael Carrick and Ander Herrera the squad’s senior players.
Scott McTominay is also an option and should Andreas Pereira and Timothy Fosu-Mensah return from their loan spell next season they’ll be plenty of players competing for the same spots.
However, Fellaini’s contract ends in the summer, Carrick is expected to move into coaching and Herrera is a shadow of the player he was last season.
With just the youth to rely on, Jose Mourinho may be concerned with a gaping hole slowly appearing in United’s midfield.
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Article Name | Man Utd fans react to Matic's performance vs West Brom |
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Published On | December 17, 2017 |
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