After winning what was probably our greatest title in 2006/2007, the 2007/2008 season presented United with the task of maintaining our position as Champions of England whilst attempting to go further in the Champions League.
2007 saw United stutter over the finish line in the Premier League race and injuries had taken their toll. The Champions League dream was extinguished for another year on a rainy night in Milan but after a four year wait, the Premiership was the trophy we really wanted.
At the start of this season, it was a different story; Sir Alex knew that he had the quality to run the course but perhaps not the depth. He brought in the talents of Owen Hargreaves, Nani, Anderson and Carlos Tevez, all of whom have been crucial in the bountiful successes of our season.
Sir Alex has masterfully balanced the rigorous demands of the Premier League with the more refined nature of European competition and has managed to win them both. It has been the second most successful season in our history and Manchester United are at the top of the tree again.
GOALKEEPERS
Edwin Van der Sar
Clean Sheets: 24
Man of the Match Awards: Two
Another great season for the Great Dutchman, culminating in the most dramatic style with his penalty shoot out save in Moscow. 24 clean sheets in all competitions is a record that speaks for itself but Van der Sar must also acknowledge the superb season of his back four.
Clean Sheets: 24
Man of the Match Awards: Two
Another great season for the Great Dutchman, culminating in the most dramatic style with his penalty shoot out save in Moscow. 24 clean sheets in all competitions is a record that speaks for itself but Van der Sar must also acknowledge the superb season of his back four.
Some commentators have criticized his kicking ability but he is more than capable of delivering a 70 yard ball up to Rooney and Tevez and he has showcased it many times this season. His role in Moscow has firmly cemented his status as a Manchester United great.
Season rating: 8
Tomas Kuszczak
Clean Sheets: Eight
Man of the Match Awards: None.
His performances this season have been fine from a deputy but his chances of taking the gloves from Van der Sar are slim and he must make a decision whether to stay as an understudy or go to be number one somewhere else.
Season Rating: 4
Season rating: 8
Tomas Kuszczak
Clean Sheets: Eight
Man of the Match Awards: None.
His performances this season have been fine from a deputy but his chances of taking the gloves from Van der Sar are slim and he must make a decision whether to stay as an understudy or go to be number one somewhere else.
Season Rating: 4
Ben Foster
Clean Sheets: One
Man of the Match Awards: 0
Foster played just one match this season due to his long standing injury but his two world class saves against Derby on a surprisingly tricky afternoon at Pride Park suggest that it will be him who is the eventual successor to Van der Sar.
Clean Sheets: One
Man of the Match Awards: 0
Foster played just one match this season due to his long standing injury but his two world class saves against Derby on a surprisingly tricky afternoon at Pride Park suggest that it will be him who is the eventual successor to Van der Sar.
DEFENCE
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