Juan Mata: 'Manchester United will fight until the end'

Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has vowed to "fight until the end" in the race for a Champions League place this season.

The Red Devils edged to a 1-0 victory over Everton at Old Trafford on Sunday to move back within one point of local rivals Manchester City in fourth place.

An away visit to title hopefuls Tottenham Hotspur is next up for Louis van Gaal's side, and Mata is looking forward to their trip to White Hart Lane.

"These three points against such a good team as Everton make us face the last stint of the season with energy and optimism," Mata is quoted as saying by PA.

"Right now, we know that there are seven games remaining - apart from the FA Cup - and our only goal is to get as many points as possible. And then, the table will say where we stand.

"The next game against Tottenham is a big challenge and a great opportunity to show that we will certainly fight until the end in this month and a half."

Anthony Martial's winning goal against Everton was the 1,000th that United have scored at Old Trafford in the Premier League.