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title: "Manchester United: Fans rave over Nemanja Matic after huge performance in derby victory"
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type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Caleb Sage"
section: "Manchester United Football Club"
published: "2020-03-08T22:30:51Z"
modified: "2020-03-09T17:04:52Z"
---

# Manchester United: Fans rave over Nemanja Matic after huge performance in derby victory

**Several Manchester United fans have been raving over Nemanja Matic after he put in a huge midfield performance against rivals Manchester City.**

Anthony Martial grabbed the opener for the Red Devils in that crucial 2-0 win, but Matic also deserves a lot of credit for the protection he gave his side. Without him, it could have been an entirely different story.

Making three interceptions during the game ([via WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Matches/1376244/Live/England-Premier-League-2019-2020-Manchester-United-Manchester-City)), the highest number recorded, Matic really did act as a shield in front of his defence. Based on that, you can see why one fan sees him as the stabiliser in the team. The Serbian also managed to carry a bit of a threat going forward, completing two dribbles and registering one key pass.

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All of this comes after manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed that Matic has agreed a new contract with the club ([via Manchester Evening News](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/man-utd-nemanja-matic-contract-17878362)), a development that many supporters are pleased with.

You can have a look at what they have been saying about the midfielder in full below…

> Ever since Matic has come back into the starting XI we’ve witnessed what a DM is. 10/10 every single game.
>
> — ₿hargav (@ThatIndianGuy) [March 8, 2020](https://twitter.com/ThatIndianGuy/status/1236721313835696128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Deserved the contract renewal tbh
>
> — Pablo chocobar (@lazygodxo) [March 8, 2020](https://twitter.com/lazygodxo/status/1236727988151975936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Absolutely. Our Midfield has got a back into them with Matic, Fred ans Scott’s fine form + Magical Bruno
>
> — DON Mctominay FC (@united\_scorpian) [March 8, 2020](https://twitter.com/united_scorpian/status/1236721558665621504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Matic lowkey has stabilized this United team.
>
> He may have the turning radius of a mack truck but he's efficient
>
> — kenna (@kennagq) [March 8, 2020](https://twitter.com/kennagq/status/1236706809660035072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

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> Nemanja Matic showed his class. What a DM man.\
> Deserve getting contract extension…!!!!
>
> — अलख निरंजन (@UnitedNMB) [March 8, 2020](https://twitter.com/UnitedNMB/status/1236726821237841921?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***Manchester United fans, is Matic back to his best again? Tell us what you think in the comment section below!***