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Manchester United must improve home form, insists Juan Mata as he targets return to the pitch after injury

Manchester United have won just six times at home in the Premier League this season and midfielder Juan Mata says they must start converting draws into victories at Old Trafford if they are to finish in the top four.

United are fifth and trail fourth-place Manchester City by four points, albeit with a game in hand. United have drawn nine of their 16 home league games and collected more points on their travels than at home.

Mata hopes United's home fortunes change when they host leaders Chelsea on Sunday.

Juan Mata celebrates after scoring at Old Trafford, where he says United's form must improve
Juan Mata celebrates after scoring at Old Trafford, where he says United's form must improve
The Spain midfielder is hoping to return to the pitch soon after undergoing groin surgery
The Spain midfielder is hoping to return to the pitch soon after undergoing groin surgery

'We will fight until the end to be in the top four, and in order to do so we need mainly to get better at Old Trafford, at home,' Mata wrote in his blog.