1999 was a year of groundbreaking success for England’s biggest and most powerful football club, Manchester United. Despite dominating domestic football during the 90s, manager Alex Ferguson was yet to restore Manchester United’s European glory when in 1999, glory arrived in an unprecedented fashion.
The peaks and the valleys. Find the essential episodes — and the ones to skip.
After years of disappointment in Europe, Manchester United finally have the chance to restore the European glory of 1968 as they prepare for the Champions League Final. Captain Roy Keane and Paul Scholes’ absence however, looms large over a depleted midfield, bringing uncertainty to the team who find themselves trailing and letting slip the opportunity to make history and win the treble.
Coming off a disappointing year, Manchester United start their season struggling to find consistency. Frustrations grow in the dressing room in spite of manager Alex Ferguson’s efforts to strengthen the squad to beat the reigning champions, Arsenal. The team finds hope in a sensational striking partnership but it all comes down to a nail-biting final day to decide who will win the league.
Facing their rivals at home and in Europe, the pressure is on for the young core of Manchester United. Yet to prove themselves on the biggest of stages, the team pull together on an extraordinary unbeaten run reaching the FA Cup Final at Wembley and putting them on the brink of history.
Each point is an episode, plotted in order. Colored bands mark season boundaries. Look for the rise, the plateau, or the decline.
High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.
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