Mata eyes more home comfort

JUAN Mata has challenged Manchester United to reproduce their away form at Old Trafford to fuel a rousing finish to a difficult season.

United surged to their 10th Barclays Premier League away win of the campaign when they trounced Newcastle 4-0 at St James’ Park, despite making eight changes to the team that started against Bayern Munich in midweek.

That’s one more away win than Arsenal and Tottenham and two more than title contenders Liverpool and Manchester City have managed — and three more than United’s home wins.

Mata said: “When we look at that record, we think we should have done much better back at Old Trafford.

“But I think it is something to be proud of, to be the best team away from home in the league. Let’s try to win at home, win as many games as we can until the end of the season and go higher in the table.”