Mata: Difficult to start a new era after Ferguson

Juan Mata says it has not been easy for Manchester United to cope with the departure of Alex Ferguson, but he is hopeful they will soon be fighting for the title again after a number of difficult seasons.

United have struggled to challenge for the Premier League crown since Ferguson opted to retire in 2013, with David Moyes - who signed Mata from Chelsea in January 2014 - and Louis van Gaal both failing to fight meaningfully for the championship, prompting their dismissal.

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