article_snippet: Now the same can be said of Mata, although 14 goals in Mata last 32 appearances would suggest not much was wrong with the 26-year-old in the first place.
article_snippet: The statistics show that Mata talents have ever been in doubt.
article_snippet: Since Mata arrival at Chelsea in 2011, no midfielder has a better joint total of goals and assists in the Premier League.
article_snippet: Mata has 65 (31 goals and 34 assists), ahead of compatriot David Silva who has 61 (26 and 35) for United's cross-town rivals despite having played a season more in England.
article_snippet: Mata has been excellent in recent weeks, dominating against Tottenham before scoring twice on Sunday .
article_snippet: Since arriving in England, Mata has more goals and assists combined than any other Premier League player .
article_snippet: Manchester City star David Silva is behind Mata statistically, despite having been in Premier League a year longer .
highlights_snippet: Juan Mata excellent in last two games against Tottenham and Liverpool .
  
highlights_snippet: But since Juan Mata has been given more freedom Juan Mata has improved dramatically .
  
highlights_snippet: No midfielder has a better joint total of goals and assists in the league .
  