“The Premier League is a championship that amazes me”, said Neymar, scorer of 14 goals across all competitions so far this term.
Should United progress to the Europa League final on May 24, they will play 16 games in 54 days after the worldwide break – an average of nearly one game every three days.
Each and every Monday during the season, Manchester United star Juan Mata pens a personal blog in which he reflects on his past week both on and off the pitch.
Middlesbrough were left in the bottom three, with crucial games to come away to Swansea City and Hull City after the worldwide break. Fortunately for him, he has an England manager who likes his ability, and is willing to give him a helpful push.
Any questions regarding his age and ability to adapt to the demands of English football have been blown out of the water by a 26-goal return.
Mourinho has stressed the importance of Zlatan Ibrahimovic to him – and United.
The first win was against Rostov and it also led to being in the draw of the Europa League quarter-finals. It’s hoped that Rashford can develop into that player – Mourinho said after the game: “Goals will arrive, no problem at all.” – because his movement and pace is exceptional.
Lingard looked to have made sure of the points just after the hour mark, running unopposed through the Middlesbrough half before unleashing a swerving shot into the top corner.
Fellaini got the ball rolling when he headed home Ashley Young’s cross in the 30th minute.
However, Antonio Valencia would seal the deal for the visitors at the death, after an embarrassing slip from ‘keeper Victor Valdes.
United are fifth in the standings, four points adrift of rivals Liverpool with two games in hand. West Brom, who are eighth, and seventh-placed Everton.
Those matches have also put a smile back on his face and mean Depay has no regrets about having swapped Old Trafford, the “Theatre of Dreams”, for Parc OL where he hopes to make his own dreams come true. Man United is still showing a lot of promise and they are capable of winning more silver wear.