Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata is supportive of Louis van Gaal's man-management style.

Mata says with Van Gaal "what you see is what you get".

He told Onda Cero: "He is honest and straight. If he has something bad to tell you he tells you to your face.

"But he will also give you a kiss and a hug if you have done something right. I like him as a coach but it is important to me that my coaches are good people too and he is. What you see is what you get with him.

"It's the second season with Van Gaal and we now know more about him and how he is likely to react to situations. Bit by bit we are gaining an identity as a team again.

"All the teams are slipping up here or there. When we faced Arsenal at the weekend we were leaders for the first time in a long time. It would be great to win something; it is what the fans are used to. The principal object is to get into the top four again but it would be fantastic to lift a trophy this season."