Juan Mata madness costs Manchester United

West Bromwich Albion put the brakes on Manchester United’s charge for the Premier League’s top four, but it was as much about the impetuousness of one player as it was the home side’s play.

Juan Mata saw red after only a quarter of the game after two yellow cards that could easily have been avoided.

The Spaniard was booked for blocking an Albion free kick in the 23rd minute, then within three minutes, he took a swipe at Darren Fletcher. The referee Mike Dean made the right decision on both incidents and had no option but to send him off.