Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was delighted with Juan Mata's performance for victory at Newcastle United.

It was clear his tactical approach at St James' Park paid off as United cut loose in the closing stages to rack up a 4-1 victory that lifts confidence ahead of the trip to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.

“Of course, I get questions about our players when they play and why they don't play," he said, when asked if Mata needs to start more regularly. “We have many good players and it's about taking your chances when you do get them. Juan has definitely done so. "

"Juan is playing fantastic. He is so professional and everyone in the team knows his qualities. He has been so patient, waiting for the chance."

Solskjaer was also pleased with the impact of Daniel James.

"Dan's strength, you know, is his incredible speed. Today, I thought he showed productivity and trusted himself. We work with all the players and tell them to express themselves and show what they've got. Juan and Bruno [Fernandes] were in the pockets and Dan and Marcus were working hard to run in behind them and be positive.

"All of them did fantastic but I'm very pleased for Dan. He's been away with Wales and missed a few games for us with a bad cold. Today, it was a very good performance by Dan."