Could this be one of the best season Manchester United ever had in the history of English Premier League? Fans around the world have claimed this season being the best, If not the best of this millennium.

Let’s start from the beginning of the season. After being the champs last year There was huge pressure on players. Champions are supposed
To regain their title the following year, and that usually gets on to the players. it’s even more harder when your closest rivals claim it’s their title.The first thing Sir Alex Ferguson did was to restrengthen his already well established team. Four players were bought. Carlos Tevez from west ham on a two year long loan, Anderson from Porto for £ 20.4 m, Louis Nani from Sporting Lisbon for £17.3 m; the same club Where Ronaldo came from. And Finally Owen Hargreaves, from Bayern Munich for £16.8. It was a bit unclear - buying 3 mid fielders at once. Nani and Anderson were unproven While Owen Hargreaves players almost in the same role as Carrick. At the same time there were problems in the defence. Gary Neville had been ruled out for a season, picking up an horrific ankle injury against Bolton. Nemanja Vidic was settled in very well in the first season itself. But an injury to him late in the season, proved to be costly as united found their way out of the champions league.

Anyway Hopes were high between the fans. First game of the season - FA Charity Shield match against Chelsea. The regular time and extra time ended with a score of 1-1. Giggs and Malouda, the scorers. Then 3 absolutely beautiful saves from Van Der Sar ousted Chelsea out of it. And United scored their first three to win the match. There were no doubt in the ability of the team. But still there’s a curse that Charity shield winner don;t win the premiership trophy.

The start to the league was United’s worst in years. First a goalless draw to Reading FC and the a 1-1 away at Fratton park against Portsmouth. Fans weren’t please at all. United failed to continue their last season’s form. But the worst was yet to come. With Rooney bring injured in the first game, United visited the City of Manchester Stadium, and came back with a pretty bad result; 0-1 loss to the city rivals.

after winless in the first three games, something special was needed to win the nest game against Tottenham. And that special inspiration was provided by One of the new boys. An amazing long range strike from Nani sealed United’s first win in the league. But United went on 1-0 win streak, Saha scored one against Sunderland in the next game, Vidic scored at Everton, and Ronaldo scored one against Sporting. It was nice winning them all, but United struggled to find their rhythm.Tevez, who had been introduced against Portsmouth, since the injury to Wayne Rooney, hadn’t performed well at all.

Then came a must win game against Chelsea. They came to Old Tarfford with a revenge in their mind, but most importantly, they had lost Jose Mourinho last week. It was the perfect time to get going. The lads took it very well, with Tevez scoring his first goal for united and Saha scored from penalty spot. From their onward it was a roll for the champions. Winning games, scoring 4 goal a a game consecutively, and so on. The new lads were settled in quickly. Nani emerged as superb player within no time, Anderson with game winning performance against the likes of Liverpool (The was he bossed Steven Gerrard in that match at Anfield was very special.)

Ronaldo continued hid goal scoring form to become the record holder of most number of goals from a midfielder. Tevez continued to score important goals in big matches. late goals against Lisbon in the Champions league, Blackburn, Tottenham, and the winner against Liverpool all proved vital. Rooney was a bit of a disappointment in the goal scoring department, but his contribution in the games was pretty good.

But still a few setbacks were there. 2-2 draw against Middlesbrough, 1-1 draw against Blackburn Rovers, lose to Chelsea 2-1. But after all United survived them to win the League. This season can be viewed in context with the 2002-03 season, where United come from back to front, to nick the title from Arsenal’s hands.

And Now they are just one more win away from Glory. it will be decided on may21st at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.