Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has set himself a target of more than 10 goals for next season.

The 27-year-old playmaker scored nine Premier League goals for the Red Devils last season and aims to improve his tally in 2015/16.

"I always try to score," the Spaniard said.

"I have 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 is the same at United, too.

"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 [2012/13 including internationals with Spain] and 14 another year with Valencia [2009/10] so I have 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 have nearly always done that and I think that is a good number for a midfielder.

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