Juan Mata says Manchester United will get the chance to reach the Premier Leagues top positions when rivals inevitably drop points. The midfielder is on international duty with Spain ahead of their World Cup Qualifier against Macedonia on Saturday, live on Sky Sports 1 via the Red Button from 7.45pm, and their friendly against England on Tuesday. Man Utd vs Arsenal November 19, 2016, 11:30am Live on Get Sky Sports Get a Sky Sports pass Mata is already looking ahead to improving on Uniteds start to the Premier League season though, with Jose Mourinhos side lying sixth in the table and having collected their first win in five top-flight games in their last fixture against Swansea. United face fourth-placed Arsenal on November 20, live on Sky Sports 1, following the international break and Mata believes all of Uniteds Premier League rivals will provide them with an opportunity to make up the ground. Its true that our start to the season didnt go as we had hoped for, but we are there, Mata said at Spains pre-match press conference.The Premier League is a competition in which all the big clubs drop points and we remain hopeful that we can get closer to the top positions. Highlights of Manchester Uniteds 3-1 win over Swansea Mourinhos arrival at Old Trafford had led to reports Mata could have left United in the summer transfer window, but the former Chelsea player insisted there was no rift between the pair at the start of November. Mata has revealed why he is in a much better place than he was before the season began. I want to continue to do the talking on the pitch after a strange summer, with so many things that came out that were false, he said.Im enjoying myself on the pitch and things are going well for me.Ive had a good month and I want to continue to showcase my talent on the pitch. Mata could face England at Wembley on Tuesday after being recalled to the Spain squad Mata could be in line to take on England at Wembley after being recalled to the Spain squad, having been a regular starter under Mourinho, and he is confident his Premier League form can help prolong his international career. I feel privileged each time I come here, he said. I feel the same enthusiasm as I felt when I first got here eight years ago.Ive been lucky enough to be a part of the most successful generation and the competition is fierce. Its difficult to get a spot. Now at 28, Im at a fantastic stage in my career. I still have a lot to give. I hope I can continue to come many more times.I hope I can continue to improve and do more things in England. Also See: Rooney coming back into form Injured Costa out of Spain-Eng Fergie: The hairdryer truth Utd a social media religion LeBron James Jersey .C. -- Lucy Li made two double bogeys, a triple bogey and finished her historic round at the U. 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But in the 19 Olympic and World Championship final games since womens hockey arrived on the international stage in 1999, it has been Canada against the United States 18 times. Canada begins by facing Switzerland on Saturday at 8:00 a.m. in their first game of the tournament - watch it live on CBC TV and streaming at cbc.ca/olympics. The mere fact Canada has won the past three of four gold medals at the Olympics – losing only in Nagano in 1998 – would make them the favorites in the eyes of many. However, their victories in the last three Olympic Games really have nothing to do with this years tournament. More relevant is the fact the United States defeated Canada in the last four meetings of their seven-game pre-Olympic exhibition series. Canada is the defending Olympic champion, but the Americans have a little swagger. Dan Church knows that as well as anybody. Church resigned as coach of the Canadian womens Olympic team in December and was replaced by former Florida Panthers coach Kevin Dineen. Team USA is deep at every position. They also have scoring at every position – forward and defence – and they have a lot of speed. “Their young forwards especially are extremely quick,” Church said. “If you give them room in the neutral zone theyll always find a way to create. They are really gifted at getting the puck into the scoring area; even if its not a direct shot just getting it there so now your defenders and goaltender really have to be on top of things. They are always creating offence with their speed.” Canada will need to have a forward to force the Americans to one half of the ice surface and break off their speed and their ability to attack or counterattack. Scoring problems Even if its overall team speed doesnt match that of the United States, Canada traditionally can hold its own with any team in the world in terms of offence, and is better than most. That said, Canada has had some difficulty scoring, particularly against the United States, leading up to the Sochi Games. Rebecca Johnston, a scoring machine at Cornell for four seasons, has speed and skill and the ability to take it to the front of the net.ddddddddddddThe 25-year-old had a goal and six points in five games at the 2010 Olympics and will be expected to exceed those numbers this year. Jenn Wakefield, 24, has plenty of international experience, but is making her Olympic debut. She is another go-to forward for Canada. Of course there are also veterans Hayley Wickenheiser, Jayna Hefford and Caroline Ouellette, all of whom can dominate a game. Wickenheiser in particular can be a dangerous scorer when she is shooting the puck. Hefford is strong around the net and Ouellette remains an offensive catalyst. As for Canadas young players, Natalie Spooner is a power forward with great hands and Megan Agosta-Marciano can be a world beater when shes playing at her best. Countering for Team USA will be Kelli Stack. She is a game-breaker and every time shes on the ice she can create for herself and her teammates. Stack has great vision. “She is an offensive threat every time she touches the puck,” Church said. “You always have to worry about her. She is the offensive catalyst for the team.” Amanda Kessel, the younger sister of Toronto Maple Leafs star Phil, is also a really strong player. Like her brother, she has speed to burn and plenty of offensive upside. She was the collegiate national player of the year with the University of Minnesota in 2013. Physically, Canada has an edge over the United States, but the Americans do not fear Canadas physical game - just as Canada believes it can overcome USAs speed. In the end, it could come down to goaltending. Canada believes its three goalies, Shannon Szabados, Charline Labonte and Genevieve Lacasse, could all backstop the team to a gold in Sochi. Szabados will be the starter and is looking for her second Olympic gold medal as a starter. Early in the season it seemed like Team USA was leaning toward Jessie Vetter getting the job as the starter, but down the stretch, Molly Schaus got more action. Schaus is better technically, but Vetter is very athletic. The starter will likely be the goalie the coaching staff feels is the hotter of the two entering the tournament. The bottom line for Canada is that it can win a fourth straight gold in Sochi, but reputation at this tournament means squat. Its not about what was; its about what is. 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