Juan Mata hopes Manchester United can get off to the perfect start in their Premier League opener against Chelsea on Sunday.

The two rivals will meet at Old Trafford in a tantalising contest to kick-off the new season.

And Mata would love for United to collect all three points.

"It would be the perfect way to start, to have a good pre-season, with everybody ready and without injuries, and then win the first game of the season against Chelsea at home," Mata said.

"If we can win that game then it'd be the perfect start and the fans can feel the excitement of a new season."