Background: Since his January 2002 arrival at Old Trafford, Diego Forlan’s United career had been a slow-burning affair. The likeable Uruguayan had taken 27 appearances to notch his first Reds goal – a penalty against Maccabi Haifa – and had still only amassed three in total by the time of his 42nd outing: a must-win trip to Anfield to face a Liverpool side unbeaten at home in almost a year. After 65 tense minutes, Forlan broke the deadlock in sensational fashion when goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek inexplicably dropped the ball to give the Uruguayan a simple tap-in. Two minutes later, things got even better.
Goal of the Day: Forlan silences Anfield
