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Mata made all the difference for Manchester United on Sunday. Given he hasn’t started in the best part of two months, he certainly showed Louis van Gaal what he has missed by dropping him to the bench.

Herrera was on form too – they’re best friends off the pitch, and work even better together on it. If he is dropped to the bench upon the return of Di Maria, it could cost Manchester United greatly.

Mata will want to confirm he is the main man in the middle for the Red Devils and needs to be handed the chance to do so against Liverpool.