Man United fans furious with Alexis Sanchez and Juan Mata's bench antics
Manchester United fans have been left furious after spotting Alexis Sanchez and Juan Mata laughing on the bench during their side’s 3-1 defeat to Manchester City .
Neither man started but both came on as second-half substitutes as the Red Devils were humbled by their crosstown rivals and fell 12 points behind City after just 12 games.
However, their actions from the sidelines in the first half have caused anger among some United fans.
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With half-time moments away and the Red Devils losing 1-0, Mata and Sanchez were seen smiling and laughing on the bench.
United fans immediately reacted to the footage with one supporter tweeting: “That Mata and Sanchez smile just shows how those players don’t give a f***.”
Needless to say, the duo’s actions didn’t go down well with many Manchester United fans on social media.
1-0 down against one of our main rivals and Mata + Sánchez are laughing on the bench. Ah you’ve gotta love it.
— Ryan. 🔴 (@Vintage_Utd) November 11, 2018
I love jokes so I would love to know what’s so funny being 1-0 down to your rivals, looks like Mata and Sanchez enjoying a night out on the town sightseeing.
— FergieTime™️ (@SSIIIIUUUU) November 11, 2018
Juan Mata & Alexis Sanchez in the crowd laughing at 1-0 down says plenty about #ManUtd
— Michael Sullivan (@Sullivan87M) November 11, 2018