Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata says he is determined to improve his goalscoring.

Mata plundered 10 goals in his first full campaign with United last term, including a stunning brace in a 2-1 win at arch rivals Liverpool.

“I always try to score," Mata told the Mirror.

“I've always done that. I used to play as a striker when I was a kid and every team I played for I had a good goals record and it's the same at United.

“This season I will aim again to score a good number and to help the team with assists and goals.

“I had a 21-goal season at Chelsea and another with Valencia when I scored 14, so I've always been lucky enough to score a good number for a midfielder.

“I always try to score more than 10 goals in a season. I've nearly always done that and I think that's a good number for a midfielder.

“Last season I tried to score as many as I could and it's always a big part of my game. I will try again to be in and around the box and score again."