United's top 10 moments last season in the Premier League.

Manchester United began their season with a 3-0 thumping of Newcastle at home with Berbatov, Fletcher and Giggs (Scored in every season he played) getting on the score sheet. But things changed dramatically for United, a draw at Fulham, saw them slip away in the final moments of the game. United were criticized once again for a slow start to the season, meanwhile their title rivals Chelsea grabbed a thumping 6-0 win over Wigan Athletic away from home.

But as usual the Red devils bounced back and defeated West Ham United at Old Trafford with a 3 goal margin, the game also saw Rooney getting his first goal since March via a spot kick. However, United surrendered a two goal lead in yet another away game at the Merseyside against Everton. United looked comfortable with a 3-1 lead, but in injury time, Everton grabbed 2 goals, which saw the game end 3-3 and United went back home with just one point.

United had garnered a total of 8 points out of a possible 12 while Chelsea grabbed all 12 out of 12 and were sitting on the top of the table comfortably. The Red devils were blamed, criticized and castigated for their performances by rival club fans and even several journos. After going through a season long of up’s and down’s, United finally won the Premier League title and reached Wembley for their 5th European final against Barcelona.

However, United went on to lose the game 3-1. The greatest moment United fans could cheer about last season was surely the victory of their 19th League title, and it became even more sweeter to knock their arch-rivals Liverpool off their perch, by setting up a new record for the most number of titles in English football history.

Let’s have a look at the key moments of United last season which led them to their glorius 19th title.

10] Manchester United vs. Birmingham City:

One of the best moments in the Premier League last season had come up from this fixture on 22 January, 2011. United had won this game in a fantastic way, a 5-0 thrashing of the Blues at Old Trafford. Berbatov had an another sparkling performance bringing his total tally of goals to 17 in that season.

Scorers: Berbatov (3) 2′, 31′, 53′, Giggs 45+2′, Nani 76′.

9] Aston Villa 2-2 Manchester United:

Villa fielded a very young side, with most of the senior players sidelined with injuries. The first half of the match at Villa Park saw both the sides searching for a goal to break the goal. Deep into the second half, Villa were awarded a penalty and they made it 1-0. Just four minutes later Villa doubled their lead, which almost put the Reds unbeaten run under threat. United got back into the game through a goal from the Italian youngster Kiko Macheda, who once again scored a vital goal against Aston Villa with just 14 mins left. Soon after 5 minutes captain Vidic equalised for the Devils as their unbeaten run was restored.

Scorers: Young 72′ (pen.), Downing 76′, Macheda 81′ , Vidic 86′.8] West Ham United vs. Manchester United:

In the final stages of the title race and with Arsenal breathing down its neck United pulled off another extra-ordinary comeback from that saw the club, take 3 points away from home against the Hammers at Upton Park. United were down by two goals at the first half, but the Red Devils, as they have done time and again, roared back from a 2-0 deficit to clinch the victory. Rooney silenced his critics by scoring a hat trick, but his swearing on the camera saw him banned for 3 games. The match ended 4-2 in favor of a never-give-up Manchester United side.

Scorers: Mark Noble 11′ (pen.), 25′ (pen.), Rooney (3) 65′, 73′, 79′ (pen.), Hernandez 84′.

7] Manchester United 3-2 Liverpool:

Nothing gets bigger than this, when the most fiercest rivals in English football meets head to head, all the eyes in a football world will be on them. On September 19, history was created, Dimitar Berbatov became the first ever United player to score a hat trick against the Merseyside since Stan Pearson in 1946. United got their first goal of the game with a header from Dimitar Berbatov, a well set up corner kick from Ryan Giggs.

Right after the second half, it didn’t take long for United to double their lead. Fletcher’s cross found Nani at the edge of the box, who squared it right into the centre of the box, Nani’s perfect ball found Berbatov who balanced the ball beautifully and stunningly scored from an overhead kick. 5 minutes later, Steven Gerrard scored for Liverpool through a spot kick, and after a few minutes, United’s game fell apart and they gave Liverpool a free kick, which Gerrard once again converted to draw them level with United. With just six minutes left on the clock, Berbatov got his hat trick via a header. A ball perfectly played by John O’Shea found the lanky Bulgarian.

United beat Liverpool 3-2 at full time.

Scorers: Berbatov (3) 42′, 59′, 84′, Gerrard (2) 64′, 70′.

6] Manchester United vs. Blackburn Rovers:

The match started off well for the red devils with Berbatov finding the back of the net once again inside the first 5 minutes. Soon Park made it 2-0. Later Berbatov made it 3-0 for the Reds through a defensive mistake from the Rovers. Early into the second half United began the game with the same spirit, Berbatov got his hat trick from a well built up play from United. The next minute, saw Nani get into the score sheet, making it 4-0 for Devils. They didn’t stop there, Berbatov added two more goals to his collection which took his goals tally to 11 in that season and 5 in the match. A truly remarkable 5 star performance from the Bulgarian. However, Rovers pulled one back through a header from Samba at the 83rd minute. The game ended 7-1 to Manchester United.

Scorers: Berbatov(5) 2′, 27′, 47′, 62′, 70′, Park 23′, Nani 48′, Samba 83′.

5] Manchester United vs. Everton:

It was a very crucial match which could decide, who would be crowned the champions of England, United had to win this game or else title rivals Chelsea would have got back their first place in the league table. The match was kicked off on 23rd April, both sides were trying to find the back of the net but neither of them were able to. However in the dying moments of the game, Valencia’s inch perfect cross found Hernandez at far post, which he converted into a goal. United went on to win the match 1-0.

Scorers: Javier Hernandez 84′.

4] Manchester United vs. Manchester City:

The Manchester derby is one of the greatest rivalries in English football history. The two big teams in Manchester were all set to fight it out at Old Trafford on 12th February. The match had begun and United certainly looked the more threathening side, it took sometime for the goal, but it was worth it, Nani scored the goal on the 41st minute, setup by Ryan Giggs who was assisted by a quickly taken goal kick by Edwin Van der Sar.

United went onto lead the game 1-0 at Half time. However, City responded back with a goal from David Silva, which made it 1-1. Soon City were dominating the game and with after 13 minutes, we saw was something incredible, an amazing overhead kick from Wayne Rooney from a well setup cross by Nani. That goal was the highlight of the BIG GAME. The red side of Manchester went on to win the game 2 goals to 1.

Scorers: Nani 41′, Silva 65′ Rooney 78′.

3] Blackburn Rovers vs. Manchester United:

This match meant everything for manutd, if United managed to gather a draw/win, they would be named as the Barclays Premier League champions. The match had kicked off at Ewood Park on May 14th. The rovers found the back of the net at the 20th minute with a goal from Emerton. Then Rovers went in to halftime with a one goal lead. Deep into the second half United were awarded a penalty as Hernandez was brought down in the box. Rooney converted the penalty to make it 1-1 and which meant United would be the champions of England for a record 19th time!

Scorers: Emerton 20′, Rooney 73′ (pen.)

2] Manchester United vs. Chelsea:

One of the most over-looked fixtures in England, a rivalry that has begun from the early 2000′s, Manchester United against Chelsea has always been one of the biggest fixtures in league since then. Had the reds won this game, they would have moved one step closer to winning the title, the game was kicked off at Old Trafford on 8 May 2011. Just a minute after the start, United found the back of the net at 36th second, a goal by Hernandez, set up by Park Ji Sung, United went on to lead the game, it didn’t take a long time for United to double their lead as Vidic headed into the Chelsea goal, United went to lead 2-0 at half time. However Lampard pulled one back for the Blues at the 68th minute but failed to equalize and the Reds were marching towards their 19th title after the victory against Chelsea.

Scorers: Hernandez 36 sec’, Vidic 23′ , Lampard 68′.

1] Blackpool vs. Manchester United:

One of the best matches in the Premier League history without a doubt, an unbelievable comeback with just 18 minutes left on the clock United, with yet an another superb performance, saw them take home three points. Blackpool, one of the weakest team’s in the Premier League last season had found the back of the net early in the first half, a header from Cathcart and the end of the first 45 minutes they doubled their lead to make it 2-0. As always, like the 1999 treble winning side, United had made it tough for themselves at the beginning of the game going down. Not even a single United fan would have given up the hope of being unbeaten in the Premier league, as usual the Red devils charged back and beat Blackpool within minutes. Berbatov scored a goal for United at the 72nd minute to get back into the game, it just took 2 minutes for the Reds to equalize against Blackpool, Giggs long cross found Hernandez, who was one-on-one with the keeper, had finished it in style as the United team gathered in front of the away fans of who were jumping in joy. 2 minutes to 90 mins, Berbatov won it for Manchester United, he dribbled past two defenders and struck a wonderful shot past the keeper. The final whistle was blown, United beat Blackpool 3 goals to 2, in one of the most dramatic fixtures ever in English football.

Scorers: Cathcart 15′, Campbell 43′, Berbatov (2) 72′, 88′, Hernandez 74′.So, these have been one of the greatest moments of United last season in my opinion, every United fan would remember these magical performances by the reds. Let’s hope we can see United perform even better next season, Glory Glory Manchester United!Let the season begin!