Juan Mata: Manchester United can overtake City and finish 2nd in Premier League

Juan Mata believes United can finish ahead of City and Arsenal

Manchester, April 4 (IANS) Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata says his team can overtake arch-rivals Manchester City and claim the English Premier League (EPL) runners-up place.

Back-to-back wins against Tottenham and Liverpool in the league have put fourth-placed United two points behind second-placed City.

"We are one point and two points from City and Arsenal and I think we can do it. We can even be second if we win the direct games against them," Mata was quoted as saying by BBC on Friday

United host strugglers Aston Villa on Saturday, before welcoming local rivals City to Old Trafford on April 12. Arsenal visit Old Trafford in the penultimate game of the season on May 17.