Rooney was a prodigious talent and, by 2006, he had ousted van Nistelrooy as United's first choice centre forward. TRANSFER CONFIDENTIAL: Michael Edwards back at Liverpool would make perfect sense, United look to tie down youngster. A 22-man squad, including new signing Chris Smalling, but minus those who took part in the 2010 FIFA World Cup, flew out to the United States on 12 July, [4] before taking part in a training camp in Chicago, the headquarters of new shirt sponsors Aon.

They ended up winning the title by a 10-point margin over runners-up Aston Villa, but had fought a three-horse race for much of the season with both Villa and Norwich City, not topping the table until January. Countless greats have passed through Old Trafford in the Premier League era, many of them under the stewardship of Alex Ferguson in the first two decades of the Premier League.But for Sharpe, retirement has brought about a bizarre switch of codes, with the former defender now competing in professional golf tournaments as of 2021. Cantona retired with an instant reputation as one of Manchester United's greatest ever players, a reputation that would only grow over the coming years. Records of competitions such as the Lancashire Cup and the Manchester and District Challenge Cup are not included due to them being considered of less importance than the FA Cup and the League Cup. United’s greatest rivalries across the competition will be explored, as will our record against rival managers and at stadiums up and down the country. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

Defeat in this game ended United's chances of becoming the first club to win the league and cup double four times.

What had previously been a terrific double act between Ronaldo and Rooney became a trio with Tevez, as the three scored 79 goals between them in all competitions. They won 81 points and finished in second place - though they were a distant 19 points behind rivals Manchester City. Any dream of a European Cup final seemed over - before a terrific header from Keane dragged United back into the game. Defeat in the FA Cup final to Chelsea also soured the mood at the season's conclusion, but the 2007-08 season was to make up for that disappointment. The arrival of Portuguese playmaker Bruno Fernandes midway through the season was crucial to the club's success.

Solskjaer was nonetheless rewarded with a permanent contract and the following season he led United to a third place finish in the league and the semi-finals of both cup competitions and the Europa League. TNT Sports is available through its streaming destination discovery+ and across all major TV platforms. Solskjaer oversaw an initial upturn in form, the highlight of which was a stunning comeback win against PSG in the Champions League last 16. After a goalless draw at Villa Park, a replay four days later was to prove pivotal in the outcome of the season.

Eddie Howe has started the same ten outfield players in five games in 15 days with Newcastle struggling with an injury crisis. Not only that, but many of those who had made up the core of the great team of the late 1990s and early 2000s were either ageing or departed entirely. Sensationally, his replacement was to be the man who had toppled one of Ferguson's great United teams - former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho. Manchester United: 30 years of the Premier League’ takes a lavish in-depth look at the greatest goals, matches and moments in the league over the last three decades, with expert analysis of moments like Wayne Rooney’s overhead kick against Manchester City, David Beckham’s halfway-line stunner against Wimbledon and Steve Bruce’s title-race heroics against Sheffield Wednesday in 1993.

Just 12 minutes remained of a Manchester derby at Old Trafford when Nani’s cross took a slight deflection off the back of Pablo Zabaleta.All four of United's signings from the summer of 2007 would score in the shootout, before Edwin van der Sar saved from Nicolas Anelka to bring the European Cup back to Manchester for a third time. They take on Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday needing to win to stand any chance of progressing in the Champions League.