Manchester United's Juan Mata bemoans "too many long balls"

Juan Mata has admitted that Manchester United "played too many long balls" during their 0-0 draw with Burnley yesterday afternoon.

On numerous occasions at Turf Moor, strikers Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie were forced to challenge with the Burnley rearguard for lofted passes from the likes of Tyler Blackett and Jonny Evans.

Speaking after the match, playmaker Mata told MUTV: "We played most of the time in their half which is good but, if you don't score from these chances, then it's not good enough.

"I believe, when we try to play football in the last third, we can create but we played too many long balls in the first half which is maybe why we didn't play as well."

Next up for the Red Devils is a home clash against Queens Park Rangers after the international break.