Manchester United ace praises Tottenham.
Manchester United just about clung on to beat Tottenham Hotspur and secure a 1-0 win at Wembley on Sunday.
Goalkeeper David de Gea somehow kept a clean sheet to shut Spurs out.
United attacker Juan Mata was full of praise for De Gea, and also had some positive words for Tottenham too.
Writing on his blog, Mata said: “We paid Wembley a visit feeling good, against a Tottenham side that is very tough to play against.
“They started by pressing us, but we put ourselves in front after a great move just before the half-time break.
“In the second half, as was expected, Spurs made us suffer, to be honest. But David appeared, once again. He showed yesterday that he is an amazing goalkeeper, and the second 45 minutes emphasised that in memorable fashion.”
De Gea had to make 11 saves in total to repel Tottenham’s efforts.
The result dented Tottenham’s title ambitions, and has given United fresh hope of making the top four, after drawing level on points with Arsenal.
United have cut the gap Spurs have over them to just seven points.
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