Monday 28 November 2016 13:09, UK
Juan Mata has expressed his frustration at Manchester United's inconsistency in the Premier League.
The 28-year-old midfielder, who has scored two goals in his last three appearances, captained United in Sunday's game against West Ham but could not prevent Jose Mourinho's side suffering their fourth draw in six league games.
The result has left United in sixth place after 13 games, 11 points behind leaders Chelsea and eight points short of the Champions League places, and Mata is unhappy with their domestic form.
Mata told United's website: "A few days ago, we beat Feyenoord in a good game. We were playing to stay in the Europa League and the team delivered; we enjoyed ourselves on the pitch and scored several goals.
"So far in the Premier League, though, we haven't found that consistency, that winning streak that is so much needed and that we're working so hard to achieve.
"When we seem to be close to a victory, it just slips away. I'm talking mainly about the Premier League games at Old Trafford, which is even more upsetting because playing in front of our fans is an extra, and that's how we feel.
"We know we must find the target more often to score more goals. I'm having a look at the calendar and I see that we have eight games to play before the end of the year.
"Having so many games in such a short period is something positive because we are eager to play again. Starting with the EFL Cup, again with West Ham, and then visiting Everton next weekend. Two good games would help us to approach the Christmas season with more optimism."
United will have the chance to overcome the Hammers again on Wednesday at Old Trafford in the EFL Cup quarter-final, live on Sky Sports 1HD.
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