There have been two league and FA Cup Doubles in 19, one Treble (1999) and many more near misses during campaigns built on brilliance or belligerence, and often both at the same time.įrom their early triumphs under Ernest Mangnall to the great teams of different eras under Sir Matt Busby and now Ferguson, BBC Sport looks at the men and the moments of magic that have made the difference. United share the record (along with Preston, Sunderland and Aston Villa) for the biggest margin of victory under the system of two points for a win (11 points in 1955/56) and hold it outright since it switched to three in 1981 (18 points in 1999/00). There was no dramatic finish for Ferguson this time, but this season was not the first to have been settled so early on.
Achieving that goal did not affect his appetite for more glory.įor six of United's successes, the title race has gone down to the final day. It's more important that United are the best team in the country in terms of winning titles," said Ferguson after United had won their 19th title in 2011. Blackburn, Leeds, Manchester City, Huddersfield, Wolves
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