Ralf Rangnick has explained why he decided to bring Juan Mata on during Manchester United's defeat to Everton on Saturday.
United had the better of the chances at Goodison Park in the opening 25 minutes with Marcus Rashford twice denied by good saves from Jordan Pickford. But Anthony Gordon's deflected strike gave the hosts the lead and they managed to hold on for a narrow victory.
United failed to create too many chances after going behind but Rangnick did look to his bench in the hope his side could stage a comeback. Mata, who had not featured in a Premier League game this season before the trip to Everton, replaced Nemanja Matic in a double change which also saw Rashford replaced by Anthony Elanga.
