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Sir Alex has been on the receiving end of a few major setbacks

3. Ferguson’s United 11/12

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In a season of big wins for United, City took the crown

In what remains the closest finish to a PL season in history, Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United suffered a final day heartbreak at the hands of Mancini's Manchester City, who pipped United to the title on goal difference with the last kick of the football for the 11/12 season.

The most dramatic finish in history was created largely thanks to United's errors in the lead up to the final day of the season. An eight-point lead was surrendered to City in the last five games of the season, as United finished second after an impressive season boasting the likes of young English players.

A brilliant season that could've been capped with a title, turned into one of the darkest hours in United's recent history. An exciting team that blew past opponents early on in the season, United crumbled at the death almost handing over the title to City.

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