Phil Neville believes Juan Mata is becoming one of Manchester Uniteds most important players under Jose Mourinho.The Spaniard scored the winner as United beat rivals Manchester City 1-0 at Old Trafford on Wednesday to progress to the EFL Cup quarter-finals.Neville was a first-team coach under David Moyes when United signed Mata from Chelsea, then managed by Mourinho, in January 2014 for £37.1m. Neville admitted he expected the Portuguese boss to sell Mata when he took charge at Old Trafford last summer but the former Blues attacker has chipped in with a number of key contributions this season, scoring three goals in six Premier League and EFL Cup starts. Highlights of the EFL Cup match between Manchester United and Manchester City. I was here [at Manchester United] when we actually bought Juan Mata, Neville told Sky Sports.He is never injured, he provides a lot of assists, he plays in two or three different positions, and he scores important goals.I actually thought he would be the first out of the door when Jose came, but hes actually becoming one of the most important players. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just £6.99. No contract. Sky Sports football expert Jamie Carragher agreed with Nevilles analysis, praising Matas goalscoring instincts.He has played 116 games [for United], Carragher said. We looked at the stats, he has been involved in nearly 50 goals. He has scored 29 and assisted 18.Sometimes I think he gets criticised because Man United are used to pace, counter-attacking and flying wingers. Hes a number 10, what number 10 does have pace? Theres very few.As Phil said, he is never injured but he gets goals and assists. He delivers.How many times do we talk about number 10s at other teams and say hes neat and tidy but he doesnt score? He gets goals. Jose Mourinho said his players gave everything they had in their victory over Manchester City Speaking to Sky Sports after the victory over City, Mata admitted it was crucial to bounce back from Uniteds 4-0 Premier League defeat to Chelsea last Sunday.After the defeat we had in London, it was a massive game for us, Mata said.It was a derby and it is always very difficult to play against Man City, they play very good football and I think we gave 100 per cent and we won.And on his match-winning goal, he added: Every time you score an important goal it is a great feeling but the most important thing was we fought together and I think we left everything on the pitch.You can watch Premier League and EFL Cup football, plus Englands tour of Bangladesh and the Mexican Grand Prix on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy six months at half price!Also See:Mata edges derby for UnitedJose dedicates win to fansUnited draw W Ham in cupWill the real Jose stand up?Custom Arizona Cardinals Jerseys . Louis Blues. Shane Hnidy joins Brian Munz for the broadcast on TSN 1290 Radio at 7pm ct. Pat Tillman Cardinals Jersey . After slipping from the summit during the week, the Gunners overcame struggling Crystal Palace 2-0 on Sunday thanks to Alex Oxlade-Chamberlains second-half brace. http://www.thecardinalsshoponline.com/Youth-Pat-Tillman-Cardinals-Jersey/ . And when it opened, every player was at his stall. Thats a sure sign that a team is in a slump and is searching for answers. "Its embarrassing to be at home and play the way we did," said defenceman Josh Gorges. Andy Isabella Jersey . President of baseball operations Larry Beinfest was fired Friday after 12 years with the Marlins. The move came as the team neared the end of its third consecutive last-place season in the NL East. Andy Isabella Womens Jersey . -- Aaron Murray threw for 408 yards and three touchdowns, ran for another score, and led No.NEW ORLEANS -- Pittsburgh Steelers running back LeVeon Bells knee looked just fine in his first live action in 10 months, and hes hoping for more progress after 11 months.Yes, hes choosing to consider a positive from his looming three-game suspension for missed drug tests. Bell, who tore two ligaments in his right knee in November, said his body felt great after 58 total yards in the Steelers 27-14 win over the New Orleans Saints?on Friday night.I can only imagine how Ill feel in a month, Bell said.Bell caught five passes for 37 yards and rushed for 21 yards on three carries. He attributed a fumble on third-and-18 to rust; he rarely fumbled in his first three seasons.Bell ssplit snaps with DeAngelo Williams, and on the Steelers 15-play, 74-yard opening drive, Bell took a screen pass 13 yards down the sideline and was tackled on a 3-yard run up the middle.ddddddddddddell said hes not thinking about what the next few weeks will be like without football. But hes taking a more cautious approach to games after ending back-to-back regular seasons with knee injuries.Hes more aware of the sideline now.Obviously Ive still got to be the same player, be aggressive, deliver some punishment -- but Ive got to be smart, he said. ' ' '