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'Man Utd is my first option' - Matic eager to sign new contract at Old Trafford

Nemanja Matic has said he wants to stay at Manchester United and will snub his "many" admirers if offered a contract extension.

The Serbian midfielder can leave Old Trafford on a free at the end of the season if United decide against renewing his existing deal.

The 31-year-old has started each of the club's past six matches in all competitions and scored the only goal in Wednesday's EFL Cup semi-final second-leg win over Manchester City, before being dismissed for two bookable offences.

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Pep Guardiola labelled Matic "outstanding" after the match, and the former Chelsea man hopes United will reward his return to form.