text: Juan Mata has collected his player of the month award for March from Manchester United and was quick to thank his supporters after receiving the gong. Mata scored both goals as United overturned Liverpool with a 2-1 win at Anfield, while also producing an impressive display in the 3-0 home victory over Tottenham. The Spain international's return to the United side coincided with two of the best performances from Louis van Gaal's team  this season against Spurs and Liverpool and the fans were quick to acknowledge Mata's influence. Juan Mata poses alongside his player of the month award for his Manchester United performances . Mata (left) scored both United's goals against Liverpool, including an acrobatic kick for the winner . Mata (left) has spoken of his desire to earn a recall to the Spain squad after missing out since the World Cup . 'Thank you very much to all for this trophy and thank you all for your support as always,' Mata said with the award in his hands in an Instagram video. The attacking midfielder also added a picture to the social network site with the trophy, writing 'Thanks!!' alongside the image. Mata has been excluded from the Spain squad since their group exit from the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and recently spoke of his desire to earn a recall into Vicente del Bosque's team. Louis van Gaal's United side are back in action against Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday . United return to Premier League action when they host relegation-threatened Aston Villa on Saturday. Their following two fixtures could prove pivotal to their Champions League qualification hopes as they take on the top two in Manchester City at Old Trafford and Chelsea and Stamford Bridge.
target: Juan Mata scored both times as Manchester United beat Liverpool 2-1 .
  He also impressed as United emphatically beat Tottenham 3-0 at home .
  Mata thanked his fans after becoming United's player of the month .