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Mata relishing Spanish connection

Manchester-United-v-Stoke (2)Juan Mata is enjoying playing alongside fellow Spaniard Ander Herrera, as the two have renewed a partnership they first forged when playing for Spain U21 team, with which they won the European Championship in 2011.

Following his arrival from Athletic Bilbao this summer, Herrera has appeared eight times for United, playing alongside Mata in each of those occasions and the former Chelsea man told the club’s official website he’s relishing the opportunity of playing alongside the Basque.

“I think maybe we see the game in the same way,” Mata said.

“We are different players but we like to play the same way, which is to try to pass, to assist, to move and to find the gaps in the opposition defence. Ander is a great player and everyone who plays with him enjoys it.”

Mata and Herrera have both played a key role in United’s five-game winning streak, combining to great effect in the 3-0 success over Hull, arguably United’s best performance of the season so far.

“Winning a very big game, away from home, was very important,” added Mata.

“That was after winning against Crystal Palace with a late goal and then winning two games in a row at Old Trafford. The confidence has been boosted with these results.”

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