Manchester United 1995 - 2003

“You’ll never win anything with kids…”

In the two-decade purple patch of arguably the greatest club in English history, determining the peak of their success proves challenging. Based on trophies, players, and legacy, the seven years from 1995 to 2001 are tough to beat.

Yes, in 2003, United signed Ronaldo and in 2004 they signed Rooney. The two forwards led the charge for a new United that saw the emergence of club legends Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic, Nani, Ruud Van Nistelrooy, and Edwin Van der Sar. This new generation, however, came about in an era of Arsenal’s “invincibles” and Abramovich’s Chelsea. Manchester United was no longer alone at the top of English football.

In years leading to the new millennium, however, the Class of 92’ graduated to United’s starting 11, Alex Ferguson received his “Sir,” and the modern Manchester United was established.

Before Ferguson and United could secure their grip on English football, however, they had to withstand a period of peaks and troughs that plagued their form with inconsistency.