Mata's Blog: March Will Be Demanding

Each week, Juan Mata blogs on his website, offering insight into his life as a Manchester United player. In this entry, the Spaniard is steeling himself for a vital period in the season…

Hi everyone. Here in Manchester you still can’t say that spring is coming, but we are already in March and we know we are getting closer to the decisive weeks of the season.

We will need to give everything in the next games to get our goals; for a start, on Wednesday against Newcastle in the Premier League, and next Monday against Arsenal in the FA Cup. We will also play Tottenham and Liverpool in March, so it’s not an exaggeration to describe this month as one of the most demanding ones this season.

Having lost at Swansea, it was really important to beat Sunderland last Saturday and get the three points. We remain in the Champions League spots but you just need to have a look at the table to realise how close this race is going to be until the end of the season. We are ready for that, although all we think about is trying to win all the games left. Starting this coming Wednesday at St. James’ Park, a stadium that brings back some good memories because I have scored several goals there.

I want to sign off by saying ‘thanks’ to all for the experience we had last Monday at a school with the Manchester United Foundation. It was very gratifying to be there and see the work all these people do with the kids. To be honest, it was great fun to spend some time with the guys; however, the ones we really have to praise are those who give their time altruistically in order to build a more equitable society.

Hugs to all and have a nice week.

Juan

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