Sir Alex Ferguson experienced a fair few embarrassing afternoons but the humiliations have really ramped up for Man Utd this decade. Liverpool are bullies.
Tottenham 4 Man Utd 1 (January 1, 1996)
The William Prunier game, in which he was far less culpable than Paul Parker, either Neville brother or Kevin Pilkington for a chastening defeat to a Chris Armstrong-inspired Spurs. It was nevertheless the French centre-half’s second and final appearance for Man Utd as he declined an extension to his trial period. Teddy Sheringham and Sol Campbell also netted, both showing the requisite talent of future Champions League final goalscorers.
What happened next: A 12-game unbeaten run which obliterated Newcastle’s 12-point lead at the summit en route to title number three.
Newcastle 5 Man Utd 0 (October 20, 1996)
The Philippe Albert game, in which he reminded Peter Schmeichel of the perennial dangers of trying to make yourself look big. The Belgian’s chip made him the fifth different scorer in a true humbling of the unbeaten champions, following Darren Peacock, David Ginola, Les Ferdinand and Alan Shearer. Sir Alex Ferguson blamed it on a “mentally and physically exhausting” trip to Turkey for a Champions League tie; Man Utd had at least beaten Fenerbahce four days prior.
What happened next: Well…
Southampton 6 Man Utd 3 (October 26, 1996)
Not the grey kit game, despite the fairly common misconception. That came six months before in a 3-1 defeat but there were no possible excuses for a second consecutive loss at St Mary’s, with Matt Le Tissier, Egil Ostenstad and Eyal Berkovic in destructive form. Roy Keane was sent off for two yellow cards in the 21st minute, a late flurry of goals meant 3-2 in the 82nd minute became 6-3 by full-time, and a 21-year-old Graham Potter popped up for a second-half substitute cameo.
What happened next: They lost at home to Chelsea but then embarked on a 16-game unbeaten run that took them from sixth to first, where they would remain and lift the title.
Chelsea 5 Man Utd 0 (October 3, 1999)
What a way to sacrifice a 29-game unbeaten run in the Premier League. Gus Poyet scored after 27 seconds, Massimo Taibi dropped a bollock, Nicky Butt was sent off for being shithoused by Dennis Wise and even Chris Sutton scored a goal. Leeds replaced Man Utd at the top of the table.
What happened next: Defeat to Spurs followed three weeks later but United then picked themselves up, dusted themselves down, cast off the…
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