Mata: 2 Reasons To Feel Honoured

Each Monday, Manchester United forward Juan Mata reflects on his experiences on and off the pitch in his personal blog. His latest entry explains why he had two reasons to feel honoured on Sunday…

Hi everyone,

Today, I feel like the week hasn't been perfect. We could have finished it with a win for our fans, I believe so. Getting just one point at home is not enough for us, even if you are playing against the team that leads the table and is most likely to become the Premier League champion very soon.

On the pitch, we thought that we were close to a victory, but I also want to give credit to Leicester City; in fact, if they have 77 points so far is because they have been a very consistent and competitive side. They are very reliable in defence and can create chances out of nowhere.

I'm reminded that I've just played my 100th game with Manchester United in two years and three months here. It makes me feel very proud although I would've liked to celebrate it with a win, to be honest. That's what we all wanted and now our chances to finish in the top four have decreased. Even so, I feel honoured to get to those figures wearing the shirt of one of the most legendary teams in sports history. The truth is I feel privileged and I hope to play many more games with the red shirt.

We are visiting Norwich on Sunday for our next game. There's a lot at stake for them and it's going to be like a final. We know the game will be tough but we also know that we need those three points if we want to reach the fourth spot. We must take the lead during the game and also in the score. There's a full week of work ahead, we have enough time to get ready. After City's defeat we still have chances to be in the next Champions League and we will keep trying until the end.

Lastly, as I'm sure you saw in many photos, we had a very special visit in Old Trafford: 'King' Eric came to the dressing room so I could meet him personally. He's a United legend, he marked an era in this club. Meeting him has been a great honour!

Have a nice week. Hugs,

Juan

Read Juan's blog in full at kicca.com/juanmata8.

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