How it felt to commentate on ‘Juanfield’ in 2015

Mata has won three major trophies at Old Trafford and scored in the FA Cup final, and yet it’s this goal that will always define his United career.

There was still more than half an hour to go – could United go on and make it embarrassing for Liverpool?  Well, there’s a reason why United haven’t won by more than a single goal at Anfield since 1997. Liverpool’s pride kicked in and Daniel Sturridge got them back into the game after 69 minutes. 

Suddenly, we were shifting uneasily in our seats; 2-1 just didn’t reflect United’s superiority. 

Late on, there was the perfect chance to put a more realistic gloss on the score-line. United were awarded a penalty for a foul on Daley Blind – but Wayne Rooney was denied by Mignolet. 

The final whistle brought an end to any lingering anxiety and the United fans in the Anfield Road End could begin the celebrations and what raucous and extended celebrations they were!

I rushed down to the tunnel to carry out post-match interviews. We set up in a cramped enclave just off the main corridor. Louis was beaming with pride at the performance of his side and Mata elated. 

This was the day when it all came together for van Gaal’s United – a golden period with big wins over City and Spurs and, ultimately, a top-four finish.  

I’ve seen United play at Anfield 24 times – and I’ve never seen them play as well as on that Spring afternoon in 2015.

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