Louis van Gaal: Man United were lucky to win as I nearly subbed this player

MANCHESTER UNITED manager Louis van Gaal has revealed he almost substituted eventual match winner Juan Mata.

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   DELIGHTED: Louis van Gaal was happy Man United walked away with three points 

   against Watford

The Spanish midfielder scored the winner against Watford from a direct free-kick just outside the area in the 83rd minute.

Van Gaal was concerned about Mata limping and considered a change which would have seen the 27-year-old removed from the action.

He said: "It is true, because he was limping at the time. We were in a better moment, so I didn't want to change him anymore.

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   WINNER: Juan Mata scored a free-kick but was almost substituted

"I had changed the shape with [Anthony] Martial in the striker's position and [Marcus] Rashford on the right wing.

"At that time, we were in a better shape, so I didn't want to change it. Then Juan scored the goal, so I'm very happy I let him stay on."

The 1-0 win against Watford was United's fourth on the bounce in all competitions.

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With Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham losing above them the Red Devils now have a realistic chance once again of qualifying for the Champions League.

Mata has been one of the better performers for Van Gaal this season scoring five times and providing four assists in 28 Premier League appearances.