Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini, was not too happy after the army massacred Manchester United 6-1 at Old Trafford last weekend. Mancini continued to put kewaspadaaan because Manchester United are believed to be revived.
Mancini was one continue to be vigilant. Sir Alex Ferguson was good to revive his troops for mental-game comeback in the next game. As a result, the consistency of MU can distort predictions, especially after rivals stumble.
If you look at the previous statistics, the Red Devils was not too affected by the defeat, especially with the results of a landslide. Manchester United have suffered a major defeat six times in 15 seasons. But Sir Alex Ferguson's troops four times to end the season by lifting the championship trophy.
The following statistics may reflect the rise of Manchester United as compiled Guardian:
*) 1995-96 Season
January 1, 1996: Tottenham 4, Man Utd 1
Teddy Sheringham started the goals against Manchester United before Andy Cole equate. However, goals from Sol Campbell and Chris Armstrong gave a great victory for the hosts Tottenham.
Next Game: Manchester United to a goalless draw with Aston Villa at Old Trafford
Finish: Manchester United back into the Premier League champions, even equip it with a double after beating Liverpool 1-0 in FA Cup final.
*) 1996-97 Season
October 20, 1996: Newcastle 5, Man Utd 0
Kevin Keegan troops raged in St James' Park. Darren Peacock started the goal feast before David Ginola, Les Ferdinand, Alan Shearer and Philippe Albert.
Next Game: Manchester United back from Southampton lost 6-3 at The Dell
Finish: Manchester United retain the title, again by passing Newcastle
October 26, 1996: Southampton 6, Man Utd 3
Roy Keane was sent off during Manchester United conceded six goals at The Dell. Eyal Berkovic scored two goals, Egil Ostenstad hat-trick and Matthew Le Tissier complete victory of Southampton
Next Game: MU again lost 1-2 to Chelsea at Old Trafford
Finish: Manchester United retain the title, again by passing Newcastle
*) 1999-2000 Season
October 3, 1999: Chelsea 5, Man Utd 0
Gustavo Poyet scored a quick goal before Chris Sutton with his second goal. The second goal of Poyet, suicide Henning Berg and Jody Morris completed the massacre at Stamford Bridge
Next Game: Manchester United's turn slaughtered Watford 4-1 at Old Trafford
Finish: Sir Alex Ferguson's troops retain the Premier League trophy after winning Satun points above Arsenal in the final standings
*) 2005-06 Season
October 29, 2005: Middlesbrough 4, Manchester United 1
Sir Alex Ferguson this time humiliated by his former assistant at Manchester United, Steve McClaren has become Boro manager. Gaizka Mendieta scored two goals, supplemented by Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink and Yakubu Aiyegbeni.
Next Game: Manchester United beat defending champions Chelsea 1-0 through goals Darren Fletcher
Finish: Manchester United closed the season runner-up position behind Chelsea. The Blues boss Jose Mourinho who cared too superior and defend the title with an eight-point advantage over Manchester United.
*) 2008-09 Season
March 14, 2009: Man Utd 1, Liverpool 4
MU had the upper hand over rivals weigh it through a penalty Cristiano Ronaldo. But the Reds responded to a goal by Fernando Torres, Steven Gerrard, Fabio Aurelio and Andrea Dossena
The next match: Wayne Rooney sent off as Manchester United lost 0-2 at home to go back Fulham
Finish: Sir Alex Ferguson's troops are able to overcome nerves so fruitful Premier League trophy. In fact, the Red Devils win record-equaling 18 times the highest in England's Liverpool after winning a four point lead over rivals weigh it in the final standings.
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