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Rob Dawson, Correspondent 7y

Manchester United must win games like Stoke clash to take title - Matic

Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic has said Jose Mourinho's side need to win games like the one at Stoke if they want to be Premier League champions.

United dropped points for the first time this season in a 2-2 draw at the bet365 Stadium on Saturday.

They have not won a league match at Stoke since 2013, the season in which they won their last Premier League crown.

And Matic, who won the title with Chelsea last season, told MUTV: "If we want to be champions, we have to win games like this because in these games, if you win, you are champion.

"We have to know against teams like this you have to have a little bit more, you have to be concentrated, and of course we're not happy with a point.

"It's always important if you can come from behind, and I think we showed spirit. We had the lead in the second half but they scored a goal from the corner kick.

"We didn't take some chances at the other end, so we could have won the game.

"It's always important to be at the top of the table if you can. I'm happy that we are still there, and we'll continue to work hard to stay there until the end of the season."

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