Juan Mata reveals Manchester United disappointment at 'bittersweet' November

Juan Mata in action against Leicester City

MANCHESTER UNITED midfielder Juan Mata has described the club's results in November as "bittersweet" after two successive draws in the past week.

 

Louis van Gaal's side were unbeaten through the month, winning against CSKA Moscow, West Brom and Watford.

But uninspiring draws against PSV Eindhoven and Leicester City have once again left Van Gaal facing criticism for United's style of play.

 

However, Mata has targeted a win in Wolfsburg to seal United's place in the Champions League knockout stages after failing to beat PSV.

He said: "November was an important month in our calendar and it leaves a bittersweet taste: in the last 30 days we haven't been defeated, but the last two draws haven't been good for us. 

 

"Especially the one on Wednesday against PSV, because we knew it was a game that we had to win. 

"The score was not the one we wanted, which means that winning in Wolfsburg is almost the only valid result for us if we want to get through.

 

"It's not an easy task but we are confident that we can make it to the next stage. 

"The Champions League is a very important competition for us and we want to remain in it."