MX23RW : Wednesday, December 25 13:42:24| >> :120:19501:19501:

Juan Mata: 'I will play anywhere for Manchester United'

Juan Mata insists that he can play "anywhere" for Manchester United following questions as to whether the Spaniard can fit into the club's system.

Juan Mata has insisted that he is happy to "play anywhere" for Manchester United following his move from Chelsea to Old Trafford.

The North-West outfit have paid a club-record £37.1m for the Spaniard, who dropped down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge under manager Jose Mourinho.

While some have questioned whether Mata will be able to fit into the system at United, the midfielder has insisted that he will feature in any role handed to him by boss David Moyes.

"I would like to play anywhere," Mata said in a press conference. "To play, try my best, to assist and to score. I will do my best to grow and do what I can.

"It's a massive club and I'm really glad to be here. In the history of the Premier League it's the club with most trophies so I'm really happy about that.

"I like the pressure. I think it's good for a footballer to improve when people expect big things from you."

Mata could make his debut against Cardiff City at Old Trafford tomorrow evening.

ID:133184: cacheID:133184:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2141:
Written by
Danielle Joynson
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Juan Mata poses with his new #8 Manchester United shirt on January 27, 2014
Read Next:
Moyes "thrilled" by Mata arrival
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool16123137162139
2Chelsea17105237191835
3Arsenal1796234161833
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest179442319431
5Bournemouth178452721628
6Aston Villa178452626028
7Manchester CityMan City178362925427
8Newcastle UnitedNewcastle177552721626
9Fulham176742422225
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton176742726125
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1772839251423
12Brentford177283232023
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd176472122-122
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham175572230-820
15Everton163761421-716
16Crystal Palace173771826-816
17Leicester CityLeicester173592137-1614
18Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1733112740-1312
19Ipswich TownIpswich172691632-1612
20Southampton1713131136-256


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!