Manchester United star Juan Mata tells fans what the players want

JUAN MATA has put the emphasis on Manchester United rescuing their season by focusing on FA Cup success.

 

Juan Mata has gone 11 Premier League games without scoring or registering an assist for Man Utd

 

The Red Devils playmaker described the pain he and his team-mates are currently going through following the shock defeat to Southampton on Saturday.

In Mata's blog, the Spain international said of how he's looking forward to the tie with Championship outfit Derby this weekend.

A solid start to 2016 and road to redemption for boss Louis van Gaal appeared underway up until United's unbeaten run came to a premature end against the Saints.

But with fans riled up and many calling for the manager to be sacked, Mata has turned attention to providing some smiles with a win at Derby's Pride Park on Friday night.

 

United have a busy schedule in February with six games scheduled, not including the FA Cup fifth round should they progress in the competition.

Injuries have hampered the squad recently too, and a positive result at Derby is crucial ahead of two tough Premier League games against Stoke and Chelsea.

"We want to fight for this trophy for you," Mata said on the FA Cup to United fans. 

"We feel bad every time we get a bad result, but it hurts even more for you.

 

"We must get better results for you, I hope this beautiful competition will provide them.

"I hope we can make a good game, get through the next round and start another good run of results.

"I thank you for your support in the bad times, and I assure you that our only goal is to do things much better to move up the table in the Premier League and try to lift the FA Cup."