2012–13 Manchester United F.C. season

English football club season August 2022 Manchester United 2012–13 Jesse Lingard.jpg Manchester United players during a pre-season match against Ajax Cape Town in July 2012 Sir Alex Ferguson Joel and Avram Glazer Co-chairmen Old Trafford Premier League 1st FA Cup Sixth round League Cup Fourth round UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Robin van Persie (26) Robin van Persie (30) 75,605 (vs. Reading, 16 March) 46,358 (vs. Newcastle United,26 September) 75,530 _manutdh2012 _manutdh2012 _manutdh2012 _manutdh2012 _manutdh2012 E20E0E E20E0E E20E0E FFFFFF 000000 _mufc1213a _manutda2012 _mufc1213a _manutda2012 _manutda2012 FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF 000000 FFFFFF _manutda2011 _manutda2011 _manutda2011 _manutda2011 0000BB 01229F 0000BB 0000BB 0000BB 2011–12 2013–14 The 2012–13 season was Manchester United's 21st season in the Premier League, and their 38th consecutive season in the top flight of English football. United's season began on 20 August 2012 with the first game of the Premier League campaign. After narrowly missing out on goal difference the previous season, they won an unprecedented 20th English top-flight title on 22 April 2013 with a win over Aston Villa at Old Trafford, in which top scorer Robin van Persie scored a hat-trick, finishing the season with 26 league goals and 30 goals in all competitions. This remains the most recent season in which the club won a Premier League title. United competed in two domestic cups, the FA Cup and the League Cup, where they entered both tournaments in the Third Round courtesy of their league position. Chelsea proved to be United's nemesis in both competitions, first beating them 5–4 in the fourth round of the League Cup on 31 October 2012, followed by a 1–0 win in the FA Cup sixth round replay on 1 April 2013. In Europe, United were knocked out of the Champions League at the Round of 16 stage after losing 3–2 on aggregate to Real Madrid. On 8 May 2013, United's long-time manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, announced that he would retire from his position as manager after 26 1 2 years in charge, making him the longest-serving manager of any English club by this stage. He had won 38 trophies during that time – more than any other manager in the history of footballhttps://www.marca.com/en/football/international-football/2019/05/23/5ce5c24eca4741c7638b4567.html Guardiola on his way to becoming the most successful coach of all time Marca Rubio Alberto Clancy Conor 23 May 2019https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2013/05/10/3967894/sir-alex-ferguson-is-the-greatest-manager-ever-and-only-mourinho- Sir Alex Ferguson is the greatest manager ever – and only Mourinho can catch him Goal – and at 71 was the oldest serving manager currently in the Premier League or Football League. The next day, Manchester United announced that David Moyes of Everton would take over from Ferguson at the beginning of the 2013–14 season. Pre-season and friendlies Manchester United preceded their 2012–13 campaign with a global tour, including trips to South Africa for the first time since 2008, China for the first time since 2009 and Norway for the first time since 2002. The tour began with matches against South African teams AmaZulu on 18 July 2012 and Ajax Cape Town on 21 July 2012.United to play in South Africa http://www.manutd.com/en/Tour2012Teaser/Tour2012News/2012/Jun/manchester-united-announce-pre-season-summer-tour-matches-in-durban-and-cape-town-south-africa.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 13 June 2012 13 June 2012 They then travelled to China to play Shanghai Shenhua on 25 July 2012 at the Shanghai Stadium,United returning to China http://www.manutd.com/en/Tour2012Teaser/Tour2012News/2012/May/manchester-united-announce-pre-season-summer-tour-match-in-shanghai-china.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 31 May 2012 31 May 2012 before moving on to Norway to play Vålerenga at the Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo on 5 August,United to play in Norway http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Club-News/2012/May/manchester-united-announce-pre-season-summer-tour-match-in-norway.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 7 May 2012 7 May 2012 and Sweden to play Spanish side Barcelona at Ullevi, Gothenburg, on 8 August 2012.Reds to play Barcelona http://www.manutd.com/en/Tour2012Teaser/Tour2012News/2012/Jun/manchester-united-announce-barcelona-pre-season-summer-tour-match-in-gothenburg.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 28 June 2012 28 June 2012 The final game of the pre-season tour was against Hannover 96 (whom they had not played since 1965) at the AWD-Arena on 11 August 2012.Reds heading to Hanover http://www.manutd.com/en/Tour2012Teaser/Tour2012News/2012/Jul/reds-announce-final-dhl-tour-game-in-hanover-against-hannover-96.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 28 July 2012 3 July 2012 DateOpponentsH / AResultF–AScorersAttendance18 July 2012AmaZuluA1–0Macheda 20'21 July 2012Ajax Cape TownA1–1Bebé 90+2'25 July 2012Shanghai ShenhuaN1–0Kagawa 68'42,7255 August 2012VålerengaA0–08 August 2012BarcelonaN0–0(0–2p)47,14111 August 2012Hannover 96A4–3Hernández 31', Rooney (2) 69', 82', Kagawa 85'35,800 Premier League 2012–13 Premier League The fixtures for the 2012–13 league season were announced on 18 June at 09:00 BST.United fixtures out on Monday http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Features/2012/Jun/video-fixtures-released-on-monday.aspx Adam Marshall Mike Shaw ManUtd.com Manchester United 16 June 2012 16 June 2012 Manchester United began their Premier League campaign with a 1–0 defeat at Goodison Park to Everton on 20 August 2012,http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2012/Jul/manchester-united-live-television-dates-announced.aspx Monday start for Reds 5 July 2012 5 July 2012 Adam Marshall ManUtd.com Manchester United with Marouane Fellaini scoring the only goal in the 57th minute. It was the first time United had lost their opening league fixture since 2004. United then returned to Old Trafford where they played against Fulham. The game started with Fulham taking the lead in third minute through a Damien Duff goal, a goal which marked Fulham's first goal at Old Trafford since 2006. United levelled the game seven minutes later through a spectacular volley from Robin van Persie who scored his first goal for United after joining the team a week before. United then took the lead in the 35th minute through Shinji Kagawa who, like Van Persie, scored his first United goal. Rafael made the scoreline 3–1 just five minutes before half-time. In the second-half Fulham managed to reduce United's lead after an own goal by United defender Nemanja Vidić, who collided with goalkeeper David de Gea and back-heeled the ball into the net. United's next game was against Southampton at St Mary's Stadium. The hosts took a shock 1–0 lead through Rickie Lambert, before Van Persie equalised for United. In the second half, Morgan Schneiderlin gave the hosts the lead again, before United were awarded a penalty after Jos Hooiveld fouled Van Persie; his spot kick was saved by Southampton goalkeeper Kelvin Davis. In the 87th minute, Van Persie atoned for his penalty miss by scoring his second goal of the game, before heading in a stoppage time winner from Nani's corner, completing his hat-trick. In the next game, United thrashed Wigan 4–0 with summer signings Alexander Büttner and Nick Powell scoring their first goals. Hernández and Scholes also got on the scoresheet. United's next game was against archrivals Liverpool. Liverpool took the lead but United fought back with goals from Rafael and a penalty from Van Persie and won the game 2–1. United then suffered a 3–2 loss at the hands of Tottenham, who took a 2–0 lead. At half-time, Wayne Rooney made his return and contributed with an assist, but Tottenham held on take victory. The next match saw Manchester United beat Newcastle United 3–0 at St James' Park. Goals from Jonny Evans and Patrice Evra, both headed from corners gave United a 2–0 lead before Tom Cleverley scored a curling screamer from 25 yards. The next match saw United win 4–2 against Stoke City, Wayne Rooney scored an own goal in the 11th minute before equalising in the 28th minute. Van Persie gave United the lead just before the break, and Danny Welbeck's diving header gave United a two-goal advantage before Michael Kightly cut the margin in the 58th minute. Seven minutes later, Wayne Rooney scored to restore Man Utd's two-goal lead and win the game 4–2. United then played title rivals Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, a stadium where they had not won in the last 10 years. Prior to kick-off, Chelsea were four points clear at the top of the table; a win would see extend their lead to seven points. United struck twice in the opening 12 minutes; the first occasion being an own goal by David Luiz after Robin van Persie's shot hit the post and bounced off the Brazilian, and then the Dutchman himself scored the second. Just before half time, Juan Mata scored a free kick to bring Chelsea back into the game, before Ramires equalised for the hosts ten minutes after the break. Branislav Ivanović was shown the red card for a foul near the area, and nine minutes later, Fernando Torres received a second yellow for diving. Substitute Hernández scored the goal that saw the visitors emerge victorious, and the gap at the top of the table close to one point. The next game was at Old Trafford against rivals Arsenal, in which Van Persie scored against his former club within three minutes of the start. Wayne Rooney missed a penalty just before half time, but Patrice Evra doubled United's lead after heading Rooney's cross into the net. Santi Cazorla scored a late consolation goal for Arsenal. An away visit to Aston Villa turned out to be a thrilling game which saw Andreas Weimann score a brace to send the hosts 2–0 up, before substitute Hernández scored twice and assisted an own goal that gave United the victory. Although he claimed the match ball at the end of the game, replays showed that United's second goal was an own goal by Ron Vlaar. United suffered their third defeat of the season away to Norwich City, losing 1–0, with the only goal coming from former Manchester United youth Anthony Pilkington. United then entertained Queens Park Rangers and fell behind after 52 minutes. However, they responded strongly with Jonny Evans and Darren Fletcher both netting from Wayne Rooney corners. Hernández scored the third goal to make the points safe. United then had visiting West Ham United as their next rivals. United won the match 1–0 thanks to an early Van Persie goal after just 31 seconds that deflected over Jussi Jääskeläinen. United established a three-point lead at the top of the table after edging a seven-goal thriller against Reading at Madejski Stadium. Hal Robson-Kanu lashed home the opener, then Anderson cracked in an equaliser and Wayne Rooney slid home a penalty before Adam Le Fondre and Sean Morrison quickly headed in from corners to have the hosts 3–2 up by 23 minutes. Despite the defensive lapses, Manchester United fought back through an irresistible attacking display, and Rooney clinically turned in Patrice Evra's cross to level again, before turning provider for Robin van Persie to spring the hosts' offside trap and beat Adam Federici to make it 3–4 in 34 minutes. United held on to the lead in a nervous second half to win the match. Their next match saw United face city rivals and closest contenders Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. Wayne Rooney scored two goals in the opening half hour. In the second half, Ashley Young scored a goal that was ruled out for offside, and Yaya Touré pulled one back for City moments later. Pablo Zabaleta would level the score from a corner in the 86th minute. In the dying minutes of the game, Robin van Persie dispatched a free kick deflected off Samir Nasri to give United the lead and send them six points clear at the summit. In their next match, United faced Sunderland at Old Trafford and goals from Robin van Persie and Tom Cleverley gave United a two-goal lead at half-time before Wayne Rooney gave United a three-goal advantage in the second half. Fraizer Campbell scored the only goal for the visitors, heading in Stéphane Sessègnon's cross. United held on to win the game 3–1. United then played Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium. Patrice Evra headed the Reds in front before Swansea striker Michu netted his 13th goal of the season in a see-sawing first half. In the 74th minute, a fight ensued when Swansea captain Ashley Williams kicked a ball which struck the back of Robin van Persie's head after he had been fouled by Nathan Dyer. The game ended as a 1–1 draw, United's first of the season, but it was enough to ensure a four-point lead at the top of the table on Christmas Day. In the post-match interview, Sir Alex Ferguson described the incident between Van Persie and Williams as "the most dangerous thing he had seen on a football field", and claimed that Van Persie "could've been killed"."He could've been killed" - Sir Alex Ferguson on Ashley Williams kicking a ball at Robin van Persie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08CeZm90bio YouTube Sky Sports Retro 23 June 2020 He also called for the FA to ban Williams, but no action was taken. Manchester United played Newcastle United at Old Trafford on Boxing Day in what turned out to be a classic. United conceded first when James Perch scored for Newcastle in the fourth minute. Jonny Evans then scored for both teams in quick succession, first equalising for United before putting through his own net to restore Newcastle's lead; the goal was originally ruled out for offside against Papiss Cissé, who was lurking behind Evans, but referee Mike Dean allowed it to stand, having deemed that Cissé was not interfering with play. Patrice Evra scored close to the hour mark to make the scores level with a 25-yard strike to mark his best season in terms of goals. Papiss Cissé then scored with a sublime finish to make it 3–2 on 68 minutes, only for Robin van Persie to get United's third equaliser three minutes later. Then United did what they do best with Javier Hernández dramatically scoring a winner with just seconds of the 90 minutes left to win the game 4–3. With Manchester City losing away at Sunderland, United extended their lead at the top to seven points. United then played West Bromwich Albion at Old Trafford, making five changes to the side that played on Boxing Day with Shinji Kagawa returning to the side behind Danny Welbeck. Ashley Young's drilled cross was deflected off Gareth McAuley into his own net in the ninth minute for United's opener. Later in injury time, substitute Robin van Persie scored a wonderful curling shot assisted by Antonio Valencia to make it 2–0. United then played Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium, making three changes to the side that beat West Brom. Javier Hernández latched onto a rebound from Patrice Evra's shot and Robin van Persie rounded Iván Ramis and converted before half time. In the second half, Hernández smashed a volley after a blocked Van Persie free kick. Van Persie himself scored the fourth goal after receiving a short-driving cross from Danny Welbeck from the left hand side of the post to make it 4–0. The game was their fifth clean sheet in the league so far this season. United's next game was against arch-rivals Liverpool. Van Persie made it 1–0 and Evra's header which touched Vidić's head made it 2–0. Liverpool pulled one back but it was not enough. United then drew against Tottenham, Van Persie again opened the scoring with a header but Tottenham equalised in the dying moments of the game through Clint Dempsey. In the next game, United played Southampton at home. After going 1–0 down within three minutes, United once again pulled it back with two goals from Wayne Rooney in the first half to win 2–1. After their midweek home win, United then travelled to London to play Fulham where the deadlock was finally broken by a goal from Rooney in the 79th minute. United held on for the 1–0 win to go nine points clear at the top of the table. United then capitalised on the defeat of their nearest neighbours and closest rivals at Southampton the day before by beating Everton 2–0 at Old Trafford to extend their lead at the top of the table to twelve points with goals from Ryan Giggs early in the first half and Van Persie just before half time and avenging the 1–0 defeat they suffered in their first match of the season. After that Manchester United travelled to Loftus Road and had it easy with a 2–0 win over QPR where Rafael scored a 30-yard screamer and Giggs scored a clinical finish on his 999th appearance. This meant that Manchester United have opened up a 15-point lead, though this was reduced to 12 after Manchester City won 2–0 over Chelsea. Next, Manchester United hosted Norwich City at the "Theatre of Dreams" and again opened up a 15-point lead with a 4–0 win. Kagawa scored a hat-trick, becoming the first Asian player to do so in the Premier League.David Ornstein Man Utd 4–0 Norwich https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21556837 BBC Sport 2 March 2013 3 March 2013 On 16 March, Manchester United took advantage of their neighbours and closest title rivals Manchester City's loss to Everton earlier in the day by beating Reading. The game finished 1–0 from a deflected goal by Wayne Rooney after a surging run from Rio Ferdinand. This extended Manchester United's lead to 15 points with nine games to play. After the international break, United faced a trip to the Stadium of Light to play Sunderland on 30 March. Again United won 1–0 thanks to a Titus Bramble own goal after Van Persie's shot had deflected off him. By winning, United set a new record by winning 25 of their opening 30 games. On 8 April, Manchester United returned to Old Trafford to play their second Manchester derby, where United were handed their first loss in 18 games after City won 2–1. James Milner scored the first for City with a deflected drive, but United equalised after Phil Jones headed a Van Persie free-kick against Vincent Kompany. Sergio Agüero, however, scored at the near post after a mazy run. United bounced back from derby disappointment by beating Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium. Michael Carrick scored a toe poke from a corner in the second minute and a late Van Persie penalty secured the points for United. Van Persie also ended his barren run of nine games without a goal. Manchester United had to play a midweek fixture away to West Ham. This was a tough game that saw the hosts go ahead twice through Ricardo Vaz Tê and Mohamed Diamé, but United equalised twice through Antonio Valencia, who netted his first goal of the season, and Robin van Persie. The game ended 2–2. On 22 April, Manchester United beat Aston Villa 3–0 to win their 13th Premier League title and 20th English championship after Manchester City had lost to Tottenham the day before. In the second minute, Robin van Persie scored after a lay-off from Ryan Giggs to make the score 1–0. Van Persie scored again in the 13th minute with a volley from a through ball over the top by Wayne Rooney. Sir Alex Ferguson and many others hailed it as one of the goals of the season. In the 33rd minute, Van Persie completed his hat-trick with another assist from Giggs. United clinched their 20th league title and Sir Alex Ferguson clinched his 13th title with United. On 28 April, Manchester United travelled to the Emirates Stadium to face Arsenal, where they were given a guard of honour, although Van Persie received a torrid reception by fans of his former club. Arsenal scored first through a Theo Walcott goal in the second minute that was claimed to be offside. United scored at the end of the first half through a Van Persie penalty after the striker was fouled by Bacary Sagna. Both teams had chances to score in the second half but neither did and the score finished 1–1. United then faced Chelsea at Old Trafford, recording their third-straight defeat to the Blues in the season after losing 1–0, courtesy of an own goal by Phil Jones. A week later, Sir Alex Ferguson managed his last game at Old Trafford against Swansea. United took the lead through Javier Hernández, but conceded a strike from Michu in the 52nd minute. Quite oddly, it was Rio Ferdinand who scored the winner with three minutes to go, smashing home a Van Persie corner. Ferguson retired with dignity as he and his team received their medals. Ferguson's last game in charge was against West Bromwich at The Hawthorns. Despite taking a 5–2 lead, they couldn't hold on to it and drew 5–5, setting a record for the first match in the Premier League in which both teams scored five goals each. DateOpponentsH / AResultF–AScorersAttendanceLeagueposition20 August 2012EvertonA0–138,41516th25 August 2012FulhamH3–2Van Persie 10', Kagawa 35', Rafael 41'75,3527th2 September 2012SouthamptonA3–2Van Persie (3) 23', 87', 90+2'31,6095th15 September 2012Wigan AthleticH4–0Scholes 51', Hernández 63', Büttner 66', Powell 82'75,142 2nd23 September 2012LiverpoolA2–1Rafael 51', Van Persie 81' (pen.)44,2632nd29 September 2012Tottenham HotspurH2–3Nani 51', Kagawa 53'75,5663rd7 October 2012Newcastle UnitedA3–0Evans 8', Evra 15', Cleverley 71'52,2032nd20 October 2012Stoke CityH4–2Rooney (2) 27', 65', Van Persie 44', Welbeck 46'75,5852nd28 October 2012ChelseaA3–2Luiz 4' (o.g.), Van Persie 12', Hernández 75'41,6442nd3 November 2012ArsenalH2–1Van Persie 3', Evra 67'75,4921st10 November 2012Aston VillaA3–2Hernández (2) 58', 87', Vlaar 63' (o.g.)40,5381st17 November 2012Norwich CityA0–126,8402nd24 November 2012Queens Park RangersH3–1Evans 64', Fletcher 68', Hernández 72'75,6031st28 November 2012West Ham UnitedH1–0Van Persie 1'75,5721st1 December 2012ReadingA4–3Anderson 13', Rooney (2) 16' (pen.), 30', Van Persie 34'24,0951st9 December 2012Manchester CityA3–2Rooney (2) 16', 29', Van Persie 90+2'47,1661st15 December 2012SunderlandH3–1Van Persie 16', Cleverley 19', Rooney 59'75,5821st23 December 2012Swansea CityA1–1Evra 16'20,6501st26 December 2012Newcastle UnitedH4–3Evans 25', Evra 58', Van Persie 71', Hernández 90'75,5961st29 December 2012West Bromwich AlbionH2–0McAuley 9' (o.g.), Van Persie 90'75,5951st1 January 2013Wigan AthleticA4–0Hernández (2) 35', 63', Van Persie (2) 43', 88'20,3421st13 January 2013LiverpoolH2–1Van Persie 19', Vidić 54'75,5011st20 January 2013Tottenham HotspurA1–1Van Persie 25'35,9561st30 January 2013SouthamptonH2–1Rooney (2) 8', 27'75,6001st2 February 2013FulhamA1–0Rooney 79'25,6701st10 February 2013EvertonH2–0Giggs 13', Van Persie 45+1'75,5251st23 February 2013Queens Park RangersA2–0Rafael 23', Giggs 80'18,3371st2 March 2013Norwich CityH4–0Kagawa (3) 45+1', 76', 87', Rooney 90'75,5861st16 March 2013ReadingH1–0Rooney 21'75,6051st30 March 2013SunderlandA1–0Bramble 27' (o.g.)43,7601st8 April 2013Manchester CityH1–2Kompany 59' (o.g.)75,4981st14 April 2013Stoke CityA2–0Carrick 4', Van Persie 66' (pen.)27,1911st17 April 2013West Ham UnitedA2–2Valencia 31', Van Persie 77'34,6921st22 April 2013Aston VillaH3–0Van Persie (3) 2', 13', 33'75,5911st28 April 2013ArsenalA1–1Van Persie 44' (pen.)60,1121st5 May 2013ChelseaH0–175,5001st12 May 2013Swansea CityH2–1Hernández 39', Ferdinand 87'75,5721st19 May 2013West Bromwich AlbionA5–5Kagawa 6', Olsson 9' (o.g.), Büttner 30', Van Persie 53', Hernández 63'26,4381st MNU FA Cup 2012–13 FA Cup United entered the FA Cup at the Third Round stage with the other Premier League clubs, as well as those from the Championship. The draw was made on 2 December 2012, with the ties taking place on the weekend of 5–6 January 2013. United was drawn in an away match against West Ham United.FA Cup: Reds face London trip http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2012/Dec/manchester-united-learn-fa-cup-third-round-opponents.aspxaspx Adam Bostock ManUtd.com Manchester United 2 December 2012 2 December 2012 The game ended in a 2–2 draw which meant United had to play against West Ham United again, this time at Old Trafford on 16 January 2013, beating them 1–0 in the process. The draw for the fourth round took place on 6 January 2013, and gave United a home match on 26 January against Fulham,Home draw on offer for Reds http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2013/Jan/manchester-united-or-west-ham-to-host-fulham-or-blackpool-in-fa-cup-fourth-round.aspx Adam Bostock Steve Bartram ManUtd.com Manchester United 6 January 2013 6 January 2013 which United won 4–1. The draw for the fifth round took place on 27 January 2013, and gave United another home match, this time against fellow Premier League club Reading.Reds to face Royals in Cup http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2013/Jan/manchester-united-fa-cup-fifth-round-opponent.aspx Nick Coppack ManUtd.com Manchester United 27 January 2013 27 January 2013 The game which was played on 18 February 2013 gave United a 2–1 win.Date set for Reading tie http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2013/Jan/manchester-united-reading-fa-cup-monday-night.aspx Nick Coppack ManUtd.com Manchester United 30 January 2013 30 January 2013 The draw for the sixth round took place on 17 February 2013, and gave United another home match,Boro or Chelsea await winners http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2013/Feb/fa-cup-sixth-round-opponents.aspx Nick Coppack ManUtd.com Manchester United 17 February 2013 17 February 2013 this time against fellow Premier League club Chelsea.FA Cup: Chelsea next for United http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2013/Feb/chelsea-will-face-manchester-united-in-fa-cup-sixth-round.aspx Adam Bostock ManUtd.com Manchester United 27 February 2013 27 February 2013 The game which was played on 10 March 2013 ended in a 2–2 draw which meant United had to play against Chelsea again, this time at Stamford Bridge on 1 April. The game finished with United losing 1–0, meaning that United were knocked out, with Chelsea proceeding to face Manchester City in the semi-finals. DateRoundOpponentsH / AResultF–AScorersAttendance5 January 2013Round 3West Ham UnitedA2–2Cleverley 23', Van Persie 90+1'32,92216 January 2013Round 3ReplayWest Ham UnitedH1–0Rooney 9'71,08126 January 2013Round 4FulhamH4–1Giggs 3' (pen.), Rooney 50', Hernández (2) 52', 66'72,59618 February 2013Round 5ReadingH2–1Nani 69', Hernández 72'75,21310 March 2013Round 6ChelseaH2–2Hernández 5', Rooney 11'75,1961 April 2013Round 6ReplayChelseaA0–140,704 League Cup 2012–13 Football League Cup As one of seven English clubs who qualified for European competition in the 2011–12 season, United received a bye to the Third Round of the League Cup. The draw took place on 30 August 2012, with United being paired with fellow Premier League club Newcastle United.Round 3 draw http://www.capitalonecup.co.uk/news/article/round-3-draw-300812-342937.aspx football-league.co.uk The Football League 30 August 2012 31 August 2012 United defeated Newcastle 2–1 on 26 September. Later that day they were drawn against Chelsea for their fourth-round match.Round 4 draw http://www.capitalonecup.co.uk/news/article/round-4-draw-260912-392655.aspx The Football League 27 September 2012 26 September 2012 The score was 3–3 at the end of 90 minutes, but Chelsea scored twice in extra time before Ryan Giggs' consolation penalty, giving Chelsea a 5–4 win.Alistair Magowan Chelsea 5-4 Manchester United (aet) https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20053672 BBC Sport 31 October 2012 2 February 2025 DateRoundOpponentsH / AResultF–AScorersAttendance26 September 2012Round 3Newcastle UnitedH2–1Anderson 44', Cleverley 58'46,35831 October 2012Round 4ChelseaA4–5 Giggs (2) 22', 120' (pen.), Hernández 43', Nani 59'41,126 UEFA Champions League Group stage 2012–13 UEFA Champions League group stage Having finished in the top three in the league last season, United began their Champions League campaign in the group stage. Courtesy of their UEFA coefficient, they were seeded in Pot 1 for the draw, which took place in Monaco on 30 August 2012.Champions League lineup and seedings set https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0200-0e9d3a96b331-2e383b1a1826-1000--champions-league-lineup-and-seedings-set/ UEFA 29 August 2012 31 August 2012 United were drawn into Group H, along with Braga of Portugal, Turkish champions Galatasaray and Romanian champions CFR Cluj.Holders Chelsea handed Juventus challenge https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0250-0c50fa57f950-f92005be453c-1000--holders-chelsea-handed-juventus-challenge/ UEFA 30 August 2012 31 August 2012 Manchester United were previously drawn with Galatasaray in both 1993–94 and 1994–95, while Braga and CFR Cluj were new opponents.Adam Marshall Reds learn Euro draw http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2012/Aug/manchester-united-champions-league-group-stages-draw.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 30 August 2012 31 August 2012 United ensured qualification into the knockout stage on 7 November when they won away at Braga by a score of 3–1. United fell behind early in the second half when Braga was awarded a penalty as the result of a Jonny Evans challenge. Alan converted the penalty in the 49th minute to put the home side ahead. The match was halted for approximately 12 minutes due to the floodlights going out. When play resumed, Robin van Persie tied the match in the 80th minute with a long-range strike. United were then awarded a penalty in the 85th minute, which Wayne Rooney successfully converted. Javier Hernández then put the game away in stoppage time. With top spot in the group secured United, fielding younger squads, lost both of their final matches 1–0 to Galatasaray and CFR Cluj. DateOpponentsH / AResultF–AScorersAttendanceGroupposition19 September 2012GalatasarayH1–0Carrick 7'74,6532nd2 October 2012CFR ClujA2–1Van Persie (2) 29', 49'16,2591st23 October 2012BragaH3–2Hernández (2) 25', 75', Evans 62'73,1951st7 November 2012BragaA3–1Van Persie 80', Rooney 85' (pen.), Hernández 90+2'15,3881st20 November 2012GalatasarayA0–150,2781st5 December 2012CFR ClujH0–171,5211st Group H MUN Knockout phase 2012–13 UEFA Champions League knockout phase The draw for the round of 16 was made in Nyon, Switzerland, on 20 December 2012. The first leg was played on 13 February 2013 away from home, and the second leg was played on 5 March 2013 at Old Trafford. As winners of their group, United were drawn against defending Spanish league champions, Real Madrid, who finished as runners-up in Group D. It was fifth tie between the two famed clubs and the first time they have faced one another since 2003 when Real Madrid won the quarter-final tie 6–5 on aggregate. This also marked the first time United faced Cristiano Ronaldo since selling him to Madrid in 2009 for a record £80 million. In the first tie, United drew 1–1 away from home thanks to a goal by Danny Welbeck. In the second tie, United lost 2–1 at home to Real Madrid after a red card was handed to United player Nani for going in with his foot at chest height in the 56th minute. Cristiano Ronaldo scored against his former club in both ties. DateRoundOpponentsH / AResultF–AScorersAttendance13 February 2013Round of 16First legReal MadridA1–1Welbeck 20'85,4545 March 2013Round of 16Second legReal MadridH1–2Ramos 48' (o.g.)74,959 Squad statistics No.Pos.NameLeagueFA CupLeague CupEuropeTotalDisciplineAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals13px13px1GKESP David de Gea280501070410002DFBRA Rafael27(1)340106(1)038(2)3813DFFRA 1974 Patrice Evra344300050424504DFENG Phil Jones13(4)040003020(4)0405DFENG Rio Ferdinand26(2)120003(1)031(3)1306DFNIR Jonny Evans21(2)320005128(2)4207MFECU Antonio Valencia24(6)13(3)0002(2)029(11)1708MFBRA Anderson9(8)130213(1)017(9)2109FWBUL Dimitar Berbatov00000000000010FWENG Wayne Rooney22(5)1233105(1)131(6)167011MFWAL Ryan Giggs12(10)22(2)1123(2)018(14)51012DFENG Chris Smalling10(5)050002017(5)02013GKDEN Anders Lindegaard1001010101300014FWMEX Javier Hernández9(13)1064215(1)322(14)181015DFSRB Nemanja Vidić (c) 18(1)120002022(1)14016MFENG Michael Carrick34(2)13(2)0005142(4)24017MFPOR Nani7(4)14(1)1113(1)015(6)31118MFENG Ashley Young17(2)01(1)0000(2)018(5)01019FWENG Danny Welbeck13(14)13(1)0205(2)123(17)21020FWNED Robin van Persie35(3)260(4)1005(1)340(8)307021FWCHI Ángelo Henríquez00000000000022MFENG Paul Scholes8(8)11(2)0001(1)010(11)110023MFENG Tom Cleverley18(4)241115028(4)42024MFSCO Darren Fletcher2(1)100203(2)07(3)10025MFENG Nick Powell0(2)1000(2)0202(4)10026MFJPN Shinji Kagawa17(3)62(1)0003022(4)61027FWITA Federico Macheda00000(1)00(2)00(3)00028DFNED Alexander Büttner4(1)230203012(1)21031DFENG Scott Wootton0000201(1)03(1)01033FWPOR Bebé00000000000034MFENG Larnell Cole00000000000035MFENG Jesse Lingard00000000000036DFBEL Marnick Vermijl00001000100037MFIRL Robbie Brady00000(1)0000(1)00038DFENG Michael Keane00002000201039DFENG Tom Thorpe00000000000040GKENG Ben Amos00000000000041FWNOR Joshua King0000000(1)00(1)00042DFENG Tyler Blackett00000000000044MFBEL Adnan Januzaj00000000000045MFITA Davide Petrucci00000000000046MFENG Ryan Tunnicliffe00000(2)0000(2)00048FWENG Will Keane00000000000049DFSUI Frédéric Veseli00000000000050GKENG Sam Johnstone000000000000Own goals–6–0–0–1–7–– Statistics accurate as of 19 May 2013Season 2012/13 – Appearances and Goalscorers http://www.stretfordend.co.uk/seasons/season2013.html StretfordEnd.co.uk Barn End Media 19 May 2013 Transfers List of English football transfers summer 2012 List of English football transfers winter 2012–13 In Date Pos. Name From Fee 1 July 2012 MF JPN Shinji Kagawa GER Borussia Dortmund UndisclosedShinji Kagawa passes medical and agrees United move http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2012/Jun/shinji-kagawa-passes-medical-and-agrees-united-move.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 22 June 2012 22 June 2012 1 July 2012 MF ENG Nick Powell ENG Crewe Alexandra UndisclosedUnited agree Powell deal http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2012/Jun/nick-powell-agrees-four-year-deal-with-manchester-united.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 12 June 2012 12 June 2012 17 August 2012 FW NED Robin van Persie ENG Arsenal UndisclosedNick Coppack Van Persie transfer completed http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2012/Aug/robin-van-persie-signs-for-manchester-united.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 17 August 2012 17 August 2012 21 August 2012 DF NED Alexander Büttner NED Vitesse UndisclosedNick Coppack Büttner signs for United http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2012/Aug/alexander-buttner-signs-for-manchester-united.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 21 August 2012 21 August 2012 5 September 2012 FW CHI Ángelo Henríquez CHI Universidad de Chile UndisclosedHenriquez becomes a Red http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2012/Sep/manchester-united-complete-signing-of-angelo-henriquez.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 5 September 2012 5 September 2012 26 January 2013 FW ENG Wilfried Zaha ENG Crystal Palace UndisclosedExciting youngster Wilfried Zaha has passed his medical at Manchester United http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11667/8439587/Exciting-youngster-Wilfried-Zaha-has-passed-his-medical-at-Manchester-United Sky Sports 26 January 2013 4 February 2013 Out Date Pos. Name To Fee 1 July 2012 MF NIR Oliver Norwood ENG Huddersfield Town UndisclosedNick Coppack Norwood joins Huddersfield http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2012/Jun/Oliver-Norwood-joins-Huddersfield.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 27 June 2012 27 June 2012 Town Announce Norwood Capture http://www.htafc.com/page/NewsDetail/0,,10312~2827285,00.html htafc.com Huddersfield Town FC 29 June 2012 11 July 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120906092804/http://www.htafc.com/page/NewsDetail/0,,10312~2827285,00.html 6 September 2012 dead 1 July 2012 MF FRA 1974 Paul Pogba ITA Juventus TribunalAdam Marshall Pogba departure confirmed http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2012/Jul/paul-pogba-has-left-manchester-united-says-sir-alex-ferguson.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 3 July 2012 3 July 2012 1 July 2012 DF ENG Zeki Fryers BEL Standard Liège FreeEx-United teen moves to Belgium http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8012205/Ex-United-teen-moves-to-Belgium Sky Sports 23 August 2012 23 August 2012 1 July 2012 GK POL Tomasz Kuszczak ReleasedNick Coppack Reds release four players http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2012/Jun/Reds-release-four-players.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 2 July 2012 2 July 2012 1 July 2012 GK AUS Liam Jacob Released 1 July 2012 FW ENG Michael Owen Released 1 July 2012 GK IRL Joe Coll Released 9 July 2012 MF KOR Park Ji-sung ENG Queens Park Rangers UndisclosedAdam Marshall Ji-sung Park signs for QPR http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2012/Jul/ji-sung-park-signs-for-queens-park-rangers.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 9 July 2012 9 July 2012 31 August 2012 FW BUL Dimitar Berbatov ENG Fulham UndisclosedNick Coppack Dimitar Berbatov joins Fulham http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2012/Aug/dimitar-berbatov-manchester-united-to-fulham.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 31 August 2012 31 August 2012 2 January 2013 FW NOR Joshua King ENG Blackburn Rovers UndisclosedAdam Bostock King move made permanent http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2013/Jan/joshua-king-leaves-manchester-united-to-join-blackburn-rovers.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 2 January 2013 2 January 2013 8 January 2013 MF IRL Robbie Brady ENG Hull City UndisclosedGemma Thompson Brady completes Tigers switch http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2013/Jan/robbie-brady-completes-permanent-move-to-hull-city.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 8 January 2013 8 January 2013 13 May 2013 DF IRL Sean McGinty Releasedhttps://www.ibtimes.co.uk/sean-mcginty-manchester-united-467486 Ferguson's Reads Final Riot Act as Youngster Leaves Manchester United 14 May 2013 International Business Times UK 19 May 2013 MF ENG Paul ScholesRetiredScholes set to retire http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2013/May/paul-scholes-retires-from-football.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 11 May 2013 11 May 2013 Loan out Date from Date to Pos. Name To 2 July 2012 30 June 2013 DF BRA Fábio ENG Queens Park RangersSteve Bartram Fabio joins QPR on loan http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2012/Jul/fabio-joins-queens-park-rangers-on-season-long-loan.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 2 July 2012 2 July 2012 13 July 2012 2 January 2013 FW ENG John Cofie ENG Sheffield UnitedAdam Marshall Cofie links up with Blades http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2012/Jul/john-cofie-joins-sheffield-united-on-loan.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 13 July 2012 13 July 2012 Adam Marshall Duo return from loans http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2013/Jan/gyliano-van-velzen-and-john-cofie-return-to-united.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 3 January 2013 3 January 2013 20 July 2012 7 January 2013 DF ENG Reece Brown ENG Coventry CityNick Coppack Brown becomes a Sky Blue http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2012/Jul/reece-brown-signs-loan-deal-with-coventry-city.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 20 July 2012 20 July 2012 Adam Marshall Brown back in Manchester http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2013/Jan/reece-brown-back-at-manchester-united.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 7 January 2013 7 January 2013 31 July 2012 3 January 2013 GK ENG Ben Amos ENG Hull CityAmos Loan Deal Completed http://www.hullcityafc.net/news/article/amos-loan-deal-completed-274823.aspx https://web.archive.org/web/20120805112532/http://www.hullcityafc.net/news/article/amos-loan-deal-completed-274823.aspx dead 5 August 2012 hullcityafc.net Hull City AFC 31 July 2012 31 July 2012 4 August 2012 13 September 2012 DF IRL Sean McGinty ENG Oxford UnitedManchester United's Sean McGinty joins Oxford United https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18869624 BBC Sport 6 August 2012 11 August 2012 31 August 2012 30 June 2013 MF ENG Luke Giverin BEL Royal AntwerpAdam Marshall Duo head to Royal Antwerp 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http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2013/Mar/sean-mcginty-set-for-tranmere-on-loan.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 28 March 2013 28 March 2013 Notes lower-alpha References 2012–13 Manchester United F.C. kits Category:Manchester United F.C. seasons Category:English football championship–winning seasons Manchester United Manchester United Category:2012 in sport in Manchester Category:2013 in sport in Manchester