Take a team who finished second last season and add Cristiano Ronaldo, a Champions League winner and one of England's brightest talents. A 5-0 reverse at the hands of the Reds at Old Trafford had Ferguson puffing out his cheeks in disbelief. Less than a fortnight later and City blew their neighbours away, again at Old Trafford. And so to the latest era at Old Trafford and Ralf Rangnick. 2021 has been a year of false hope, Old Trafford will be seeking an improvement - and some clarity in the dugout - in 2022.

Source: Daily Mirror December 25, 2021 14:15 UTC