Juan Mata has claimed that Manchester United can qualify for next season's Champions League.

The Red Devils are currently 11 points behind fourth-placed Liverpool in the Premier League following just two wins from their last seven games.

"The objective is to get to the Champions League spots," the Spaniard told Canal Plus.

"It's difficult because Liverpool are doing well, so are Arsenal, as well as Tottenham and Everton, who are all clubs also fighting for them, but I think we have a team who can do it.

"This is Manchester United. When this club wins two, three or four matches in a row, it has a winner's mentality."

United continue their Premier League campaign on Saturday with a trip to Crystal Palace.