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Jose Mourinho criticises Manchester United players after FA Cup win against Brighton

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MAN UTD 2, BRIGHTON 0

Manchester United made it through to a record equalling 29th Emirates FA Cup semi-final with victory against Brighton at a wintry Old Trafford.

It was a workmanlike, rather than spectacular, display from the Reds as they overcame the spirited Seagulls.

Indeed, Brighton had more than twice as many goal attempts, but it was United who had the cutting edge as goals from Romelu Lukaku and Nemanja Matic sealed victory.

Nemanja Matic rocket wins it for Manchester United at Crystal Palace

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CRYSTAL PALACE 2, MANCHESTER UNITED 3

Nemanja Matic’s injury time rocket sealed a brilliant comeback for Manchester United who overturned a 2-0 deficit to beat Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park and retake second place in the Premier League.

Jose Mourinho’s touchline slip late in a remarkable game at Selhurst Park seemed to sum up Manchester United’s dreadful day in South London but the United boss was soon smiling after Matic chose the perfect time to open his account for the Reds.

Goals by Andros Townsend and Patrick Van Aanholt early in both halves put the Reds on the back foot and despite Chris Smalling’s header halving the deficit before Romelu Lukaku levelled matters and Nemanja Matic’s injury time winner deflated the home side after United finally seemed to show some of that old United spirit in the last quarter of the game as the shackles came off.

Nemanja Matic signs for Manchester United

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Nemanja Matic became the latest player to sign for Manchester United following his arrival at Old Trafford on a three year deal, with an option for a further year, after completing a move believed to be worth £40m from champions Chelsea. #MUFC is delighted to announce the signing of Nemanja Matic from Chelsea on a […]