Nemanja Matic
Nemanja Matic names Man City star as his toughest ever opponent
Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic has named former Manchester City star Yaya Toure as the toughest opponent he has ever faced. Toure played 230 matches for City during his eight-year spell at the club, winning three Premier Leagues, one FA Cup, two League Cups and a Community Shield. The Ivory Coast international, who was known […]
Matic mocks Bruno Fernandes over Ronaldo’s disallowed goal
Nemanja Matic left a cheeky present for Bruno Fernandes on his return to Manchester United as he teased him over Cristiano Ronaldo’s disallowed goal. The Portugal skipper threw his armband on the ground and left the pitch in anger before full-time of his side’s 2-2 draw against Serbia on Saturday, having felt he had been […]
Ben Foster brands Diego Costa a ‘filthy little rat’ & calls Matic a ‘sicko’
Watford keeper Ben Foster has spoken about the best and worst players he played with – and against – in a Q&A, declaring Diego Costa the most horrible opponent he had ever faced. The 37-year-old, who has played for four different Premier League clubs starting with Manchester United some 16 years ago, has a host […]
Matic sends message to Hudson-Odoi over substitution controversy
Nemanja Matic has reached out to Callum Hudson-Odoi and urged him to ‘be positive and keep going forward’ after being subbed on and subbed off in Chelsea’s draw with Southampton. Hudson-Odoi had started all but one of Tuchel’s opening five matches at the club in the Premier League before Chelsea game against Southampton and will […]
Nemanja Matic fires warning at Liverpool after Man Utd’s 1-0 win over Burnley
Nemanja Matic declared Manchester United as a genuine force in this campaign’s title race after their 1-0 win over Burnley and warned Liverpool that they were ‘ready’ for the challenge that awaits them this weekend. United’s breakthrough came through Paul Pogba who beat Nick Pope with a deflected volley at Turf Moor and Solskjaer’s side […]
Nemanja Matic shoves Bruno Fernandes in angry spat vs Everton
Nemanja Matic was seen pushing Manchester United team-mate Bruno Fernandes after a heated argument. The two players started in midfield for Solskjaer’s side in the League Cup quarter-final against Everton at Goodison Park. United started the game well, dominating the first 20 minutes and creating a number of good chances though they were unable to put them away. And […]
Jose Mourinho threatened to get rid of Matic at half-time in a friendly game
Jose Mourinho once threatened to sell Nemanja Matic during a team talk at half-time, such was his frustration with the midfielder’s performance. MK Dons player Jordan Houghton was in the Chelsea dressing room that day, with Jose Mourinho losing his cool in a pre-season friendly match. Houghton was given the chance to play alongside his […]
Nemanja Matic reveals why he left Chelsea for Man Utd
Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic said it was the ‘right moment’ to leave Chelsea in 2017 but says an explanation of his decision to leave will come out one day. The Serbian star signed for the Red Devils in a £40m deal three years ago after protracted negotiations between the two teams. Matic had been […]
Matic speaks out on leaving Man Utd for Mourinho reunion at Tottenham
Nemanja Matic has played down speculation he could leave Manchester United in the January window to join Tottenham Hotspur. The Serbian has so far played for two sides under Jose Mourinho. He would add a third to that list if he moves to Tottenham in the new year. During his time playing for Mourinho at […]
Matic: Solskjaer to blame if United don’t compete for Premier League title
Nemanja Matic has said that he has no issues with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but says the Manchester United manager will bear full responsibility if the club do not challenge for the Premier League title this season. Matic has found himself out of United’s starting lineup this campaign, with the 31-year-old making his first appearance off the bench […]