History of Manchester United F.C. (1986–2013) United remained firmly in control at the top and sealed the title on the last day of the season with a 3–0 win at Bryan Robson's Middlesbrough. A week later, Manchester United beat Liverpool 1–0 in the FA Cup final to become the first ever English club to win the league/FA Cup Double twice. Eric Cantona, who scored 19 goals in 1995–96 (including the FA Cup final winner), was voted FWA Footballer of the Year by football journalists and was made team captain following the departure of Steve Bruce to Birmingham City. United once again tried to sign Alan Shearer
2017–18 Manchester United F.C. season the 2017 UEFA Super Cup on 8 August 2017, at the Philip II Arena in Skopje, Macedonia. The Premier League season began on 11 August 2017 and concluded on 13 May 2018. Michael Carrick played his final Manchester United match against Watford FC as captain. He was subbed off in the 85th minute for Paul Pogba. He also received a guard of honour from both sets of players before the kick-off. This was also his 464th appearance for Manchester United. Manchester United entered the 2017–18 FA Cup in the third round as all 20 Premier League clubs automatically received a