The Reds won 3-0 in our Carabao Cup third-round tie, with Juan netting our first in the opening period, before substitutes Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood grabbed two late goals.
It was an impressive night’s work from the Reds, and Mata in particular, who put in a superb performance against the Championship outfit.
Speaking after the game, the Spaniard admitted he is pleased to pick up a first win of the campaign following Saturday’s disappointing loss against Crystal Palace.
“It’s one of those games where, if you win you’ve done what you had to do, and if you lose it’s a mess,”
he told Sky Sports.