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Calming fan protests and anger
The end of Unitedâs last season was marred by protests against the Glazer ownership of the club and their involvement in the Super League debacle. The peak of these protests saw fans storming the pitch, resulting in a league match against Liverpool being postponed.
Protests against the Glazer family first started back in 2004, a few months before they bought the club. This continued over the subsequent few months. Some elements of Unitedâs support did the unthinkable after the Glazer takeover and stopped going to Old Trafford. They argued that the takeover itself was the âfinal strawâ after becoming disillusioned with the overall running of the club.Â
Many of these fans eventually formed a new club, FC United of Manchester, which was formed a few weeks after the Glazer takeover and regularly attracts crowds of over 2,000.Â
Can they win the league for the first time since 2013?
They are currently among the favourites to win the Premier League next season. Becoming champions for the first time since 2013 would show that the re-shaping of Unitedâs overall strategy has been a success.
It is expected to be close between many of the top clubs next season. Current champions Manchester City, alongside a resurgent Chelsea and a more determined Liverpool are all expected to challenge United for the title.
Will the 2021-22 season be the first title-winning campaign in the post-Fergie era? For the first time in a few years, United have a plan and, more importantly, are showing consistency. Itâll certainly be an interesting year at Old Trafford.