Mata calls for consistency from United players

Mata created two goals as United put behind them the misery of defeats to Arsenal and Manchester City in the new year, as well as a dour draw with Wolves, to thrash Norwich 4-0 in the Premier League.

Marcus Rashford scored twice on his 200th United appearance before further efforts from Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood in a one-sided encounter at Old Trafford.

"It was a good performance and a performance that we needed," said Mata, who crossed for Rashford's volleyed opener and a Martial header.

"It is a performance we can look at and see how we can play, and make sure we play like that on a more consistent basis", said the Spaniard.