Many predicted a poor third or fourth place finish for The Red Devils this season, having lost too many important players during the summer. As it turned out, the season went to the final match, but Chelsea were too reliable when it came to the crunch and Manchester United finished second, one point behind the leaders. There was fan-led protest from the Red Knights who mounted a campaign to oust the American owners.
2008 - 2009
Fought a tough campaign that saw Liverpool lead let slip a small lead, letting Manchester United win their third Premier League title in a row. Christiano Ronaldo fulfilled what was surely his destiny and left for Real Madrid. Carlos Tevez, upset by Alex Fergusons unwillingness to pay the high asking price for him, crossed the city to play for the newly rebuilt Manchester City.
2007 - 2008
The 50th anniversary of the Munich air disaster, United won the league for the 17th time in their history, putting them one behind Liverpools top-flight record of 18 titles. Winning the all-english Champions League by beating Chelsea on penalties ensured this went down as another succesful season for Sir Alex Ferguson, Britains most succesful manager ever.
2006 - 2007
Won the league.
2005 - 2006
2004 - 2005
2002 - 2004
2000 - 2002
1998 - 2000
1996 - 1998
1995 - 1996
1985
1983 Charity Shield
1978
1973
1968 European Cup Final
1963 Cup Final
1958 Cup Final
1957 Cup Final
1902 - 1903
This was the year the team settled on the name we know and love today. They had left the area of Newton Heath, from which they took their name, nine years ago and it was decided that it was time to choose a more fitting name. Manchester Central and Manchester Celtic were considered before the tea-boy's suggestion of Manchester United was settled upon.