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Your support makes all the difference.With Antonio Valencia heavily criticised for his performance in Manchester United's FA Cup defeat by Arsenal on Monday, right-back Rafael da SIlva has chosen a great time to remind manager Louis van Gaal of his qualities.
The Brazilian scored a sublime lob for the United U-21s against Tottenham last night in a 1-1 draw.
The 24-year-old has made a total of 10 appearances for the Old Trafford side this season. He has not played for the first-team since January, when he suffered a fractured cheekbone and was forced off at half-time in the FA Cup tie against Yeovil.
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The Ecuadorian, 29, was caught out of position to allow Nacho Monreal to open the scoring for Arsenal, and then played a woeful back-pass to assist Danny Welbeck for the Gunners' decisive second.
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"I want to apologise to my team-mates and the fans of Manchester United," Valencia wrote on Instagram. "Tomorrow is another day and keep working."
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