Manchester United F.C. season 2004–05

The 2004-05 season was Manchester United's 113th season in the Football League, and their 30th consecutive season in the top division of English football. [cite web |url=http://www.stretfordend.co.uk/seasons/season2005.html |title=Manchester United Season 2004/05 |accessdate=2007-10-08 |publisher=StretfordEnd.co.uk ]

The season finished trophyless (only their fourth trophyless season in 17 seasons) for United, who finished third in the Premier League with 77 points - an amount which in some seasons would have been enough for title glory. Their European Cup dream ended in the Second Round at AC Milan, while they were eliminated from the League Cup by Chelsea in the semi-finals. The last chance of silverware was blown by a Paul Scholes penalty miss against Arsenal in an FA Cup final shoot-out after a goalless draw.

On a more positive note, newly-signed 19-year-old striker and leading club goalscorer Wayne Rooney was voted PFA Young Player of the Year.

United also ended Arsenal's record-breaking 49-game unbeaten league run with a 2-0 home win in late October.

Pre-season and friendlies

Pld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; F = Goals for; A = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points

FA Cup

Group stage

quad statistics

Loan out

ee also

*Manchester United F.C. seasons

References