1986–87
Under Alex Ferguson, in his first season in charge, United finished 11th in the First Division, showing inconsistency as Ferguson began rebuilding the squad. They reached the FA Cup sixth round, losing to Leeds United, and were eliminated early from the League Cup. The season was transitional, focusing on reshaping a squad that had struggled in prior years.

1987–88
United improved slightly, finishing 2nd in the First Division, 9 points behind Liverpool. Their FA Cup run ended in the fourth round, and they were again knocked out early in the League Cup. Ferguson’s long-term rebuilding plan was taking shape, laying the foundation for future success.

2002–03
United finished 3rd in the Premier League, behind Arsenal and Chelsea. Ruud van Nistelrooy excelled in attack, supported by Ryan Giggs and David Beckham, but defensive inconsistencies limited the team. In the FA Cup, they reached the sixth round, while in the League Cup, they were eliminated early. In Europe, United advanced to the Champions League quarter-finals, losing to Real Madrid.

2003–04
United again finished 3rd in the league, with Van Nistelrooy scoring freely but injuries affecting key players. Their Champions League run ended in the Round of 16, while domestic cup campaigns were disappointing. These seasons marked a transitional phase post-treble, bridging eras before the Ronaldo/Tevez years.

The 2005–06 season was mixed for Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson. They finished 2nd in the Premier League, 8 points behind Chelsea, with Wayne Rooney, Ruud van Nistelrooy, and Cristiano Ronaldo emerging as key attacking threats. In the FA Cup, United were eliminated in the quarter-finals by Liverpool, while in the League Cup, they exited early. In the UEFA Champions League, they reached the Round of 16, losing to AC Milan. The season highlighted attacking potential but defensive vulnerabilities, signaling the need for squad adjustments and tactical refinement ahead of the following campaigns.

The 1996–97 season was another dominant campaign for Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson. They retained the Premier League title, finishing 7 points ahead of Newcastle United, with Eric Cantona, Ryan Giggs, and Andy Cole spearheading a potent attack. United also reached the FA Cup semi-finals, losing 1–0 to Chelsea, and were eliminated in the League Cup fourth round by Leicester City. In Europe, their UEFA Champions League campaign ended in the quarter-finals, falling to Borussia Dortmund. The season reinforced United’s domestic supremacy, blending Ferguson’s experienced stars with the emerging “Class of ’92,” laying foundations for sustained success into the late 1990s.

The 2009–10 season was a strong but trophyless campaign for Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson. They finished 2nd in the Premier League, 9 points behind Chelsea, despite Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure to Real Madrid and the emergence of Wayne Rooney, Dimitar Berbatov, and Michael Carrick. In the UEFA Champions League, United were eliminated in the quarter-finals by Bayern Munich. They also exited the FA Cup in the fifth round and the League Cup in the fourth round. The season was defined by transition and squad reshaping, as Ferguson began integrating younger talent to maintain United’s dominance in the next era.

The 1991–92 season was a transitional but pivotal year for Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson. United finished 2nd in the First Division, narrowly missing out on the title to Leeds United after leading much of the campaign. They lifted the League Cup, beating Nottingham Forest 1–0 with a Brian McClair goal, marking Ferguson’s first major trophy at United. In Europe, they won the UEFA Super Cup, defeating Red Star Belgrade 1–0, while their European Cup Winners’ Cup campaign ended in the second round. Despite league disappointment, the season laid the foundation for United’s dominance in the newly formed Premier League.

The 1995–96 season was another triumph for Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson. Despite criticism after selling Paul Ince, Mark Hughes, and Andrei Kanchelskis, Ferguson’s trust in the “Class of ’92” — David Beckham, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, and the Neville brothers — paid off. United won the Premier League, overcoming a 12-point deficit to pip Newcastle United in a thrilling title race, with Eric Cantona inspirational after returning from suspension. They also won the FA Cup, beating Liverpool 1–0 in the final thanks to a late Cantona goal, completing a historic league and cup double.

1992–93
United won the inaugural Premier League, ending a 26-year league title drought. Eric Cantona’s arrival in November was pivotal, linking with Ryan Giggs, Mark Hughes, and Paul Ince to transform the team into champions.

1993–94
United dominated again, winning the Premier League and the FA Cup, beating Chelsea 4–0 in the final for their first-ever league and cup double. Roy Keane solidified midfield, and Cantona continued to be inspirational. They also reached the League Cup final but lost to Aston Villa. These seasons cemented Ferguson’s dominance in English football.

The 1995–96 season was another triumph for Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson. Despite criticism after selling Paul Ince, Mark Hughes, and Andrei Kanchelskis, Ferguson’s trust in the “Class of ’92” — David Beckham, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, and the Neville brothers — paid off. United won the Premier League, overcoming a 12-point deficit to pip Newcastle United in a thrilling title race, with Eric Cantona inspirational after returning from suspension. They also won the FA Cup, beating Liverpool 1–0 in the final thanks to a late Cantona goal, completing a historic league and cup double.

The 2012–13 season was a landmark year for Manchester United, as it marked the end of the Sir Alex Ferguson era. United won the Premier League with 89 points, finishing 11 clear of rivals Manchester City. Robin van Persie, signed from Arsenal, was the star, scoring 26 league goals and winning the Golden Boot. In the UEFA Champions League, United were controversially knocked out in the Round of 16 by Real Madrid. They also exited the FA Cup quarter-finals to Chelsea and the League Cup fourth round to Chelsea. Ferguson retired at season’s end, going out as a champion.

The 1999–2000 season saw Manchester United dominate English football after their famous treble. Under Sir Alex Ferguson, they stormed to the Premier League title, finishing 18 points ahead of Arsenal, scoring a then-record 97 goals. Dwight Yorke, Andy Cole, Teddy Sheringham, Ole Gunnar Solskjær, and Ryan Giggs all contributed, with Roy Keane leading midfield and David Beckham excelling on the right. In Europe, United reached the Champions League quarter-finals, losing to Real Madrid. They exited the FA Cup in the fourth round and controversially withdrew from the competition entirely to play in the FIFA Club World Championship. Domestically, they were unstoppable.

The 2006–07 season marked Manchester United’s return to the top under Sir Alex Ferguson. They won the Premier League, finishing six points ahead of Chelsea, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney leading a fluid attack, supported by Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs. In the UEFA Champions League, United reached the semi-finals, producing a thrilling 7–1 win over Roma before falling to AC Milan. They also reached the FA Cup final, losing 1–0 to Chelsea after extra time, and were eliminated in the League Cup fourth round. The season showcased attacking brilliance and signalled the start of another dominant era.

1990–91
Manchester United enjoyed European success, winning the European Cup Winners’ Cup, beating Barcelona 2–1 in the final with goals from Mark Hughes. They also reached the League Cup final, but lost to Sheffield Wednesday. In the league, they finished 6th, showing inconsistency but building momentum under Sir Alex Ferguson.

1991–92
United lifted the League Cup (1–0 vs Nottingham Forest, Brian McClair scoring) and the UEFA Super Cup (1–0 vs Red Star Belgrade). However, they collapsed late in the league, finishing 2nd to Leeds United after leading for much of the season. This set the stage for Premier League dominance.