Mata dedicates United win to Munich victims

The comments will do little to relieve the already existing tension between the 55-year-old and the club’s supporter with Mourinho having previously criticised the home crowd for the lack of noise at Old Trafford. The Chile forward netted the second goal in a 2-0 victory over Huddersfield in the English Premier League.

Alexis Sanchez has had a hand in nine goals in his last ten Premier League games against newly-promoted sides (8 goals, 1 assist).

Juan Mata peeled away smartly along the left wing before delivering a risky cross aimed towards the front post which the Belgian forward managed to steer past goalkeeper Jonas Lössl with precision.

“We are trying to win something this season, and if not, we will try to be stronger for next season”.

The pattern of the game was set from the first whistle with Huddersfield defending deep from their own half and Manchester United trying to break down a dogged and determined opposition defence.

Mkhitaryan, who struggled to convince Mourinho of his qualities at United, marked his first Arsenal start by providing three assists – including one for fellow new recruit Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – in a 5-1 rout of Everton.

Chris Waddle believes Alexis Sanchez is the type of player that Paul Pogba needs in the Manchester United team.

“We had to be patient, but had to keep the intensity high and the pressure”.

The build-up to Wednesday’s matches was dominated by late moves in the transfer window but Spurs ensured the focus switched back to the pitch immediately, stunning Jose Mourinho’s men with a performance full of attacking verve in a 2-0 win.

Before January signing Sanchez scored his first goal for the club.

“I am still in North London, wearing red and surrounded by footballers who can’t seem to defend”, the Chilean told his agent.

Mourinho has said repeatedly he would like him to stay but sources have told ESPN FC the Belgian is looking for a longer deal than is now on the table.

Only five points separates second-placed United and fifth in the table Tottenham with 13 games left to play, as the race for a top-four finish heats up.