Mata aims to dominate United

Chelsea playmaker Juan Mata feels
Sunday's game with Manchester United
is already a vital game in the title race.
The Premier League leaders host
United at Stamford Bridge after losing
to Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA
Champions League in midweek but
Mata remains confident of an
influential victory.
"This type of match is worth more than
three points," Mata told SkySports.com.
"This could influence the title because
it is key to defeat Manchester United
on Sunday.
"The team is shocked by the defeat in
Donetsk but now is the moment to
bring joy back to the fans. I am
convinced that the defeat in Ukraine
was an accident. We are still in a good
position for us to qualify."
He added: "United are always a hard
rival that never concedes chances on
the field. We are prepared for the
battle."
The 24-year-old Spain international
believes the Blues are a better team
this season and is already looking to
inflict a psychological blow to United's
title hopes that could prove significant
in May.
"Chelsea have made an excellent start
in the Premier League," said the former
Valencia man. "I see the team having a
better chance of winning the title than
last season.
"How do you win against Manchester
United? With our style of play and
domination of the ball. The onus is on
Chelsea and this is the danger because
I do not believe that United will come
on the field and go all-out attack.
"Since my arrival in English football I
have noticed that those matches are
specials. Mentally the defeated team
are affected and we want to increase
the gap between us and United.
"This Chelsea team have things very
clear. We desire to be champions of
the Premier League."