DBasia.news – Manchester United gained the dramatic 3-2 victory against Newcastle United at Old Trafford. Got left behind 0-2 by the goal from Kenedy and Yoshinari Muto, Man United reversed the situation in the second half thanks to the goals from Juan Mata, Anthony Martial, and Alexis Sanchez.
In the second half, Man United played way better compared to the first half. The players played more passionately along with the rising intensity of the game. Jose Mourinho also gave his contribution by boosting the spirit from his conversation in the dressing room during the break.
The Red Devils midfielder, Marouane Fellaini, revealed the conversation. “The manager asked us to be men and to not be afraid and just play.”
“That’s what we did. The first half was a difficult moment for us, but we were more aggressive in the second half and we played more direct and created more chances,” Fellaini said.
Meanwhile for Fellaini partners, Juan Mata, the winning was special to end the four consecutive matches of United without the victory in all competitions. Mata hopes the victory would end the problems in United.
“It is a relief and we feel that we got what we needed. In football, results fix everything. In the second half we tried especially for the fans, and tonight they go home happy,” Mata concluded.