2013–14 Manchester United F.C. season

English football club season September 2020 June 2020 Manchester United 2013–14 David Moyes(until 22 April)Ryan Giggs(interim player-manager; from 22 April) Joel and Avram Glazer Co-chairmen Old Trafford Premier League 7th FA Cup Third round League Cup Semi-finals UEFA Champions League Quarter-finals Community Shield Winners Wayne Rooney (17) Wayne Rooney (19) 75,368 (vs. Aston Villa,29 March) 58,663 (vs. Norwich City,29 October) 75,207 _manutd1314h _manutd1314h _manutd1314h _manutd1314hl E20E0E E20E0E E20E0E FFFFFF 000000 _manutd1314a _manutd1314a _manutd1314a _manutd1314al 081831 081831 081831 081831 081831 _mufc1213a _manutd1213a _mufc1213a _monterrey1213t1 _wba2526tl FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF 000000 FFFFFF 2012–13 2014–15 The 2013–14 season was Manchester United's 22nd season in the Premier League, and their 39th consecutive season in the top-flight of English football. David Moyes began the season as United's new manager after taking over from Sir Alex Ferguson, who retired after almost 27 years in charge. He had been announced as the club's new manager before the end of the previous season, but did not officially take over until 1 July 2013. Despite winning the Community Shield, United were soon struggling in the league and endured some of their worst results since the end of the 1980s. In January, United were eliminated from the FA Cup at the first hurdle with a loss to Swansea City, as well as from the semi-finals of the League Cup after being beaten on penalties by Sunderland. United fared better in Europe, topping their group in the group stage. They suffered a scare when they lost to Olympiacos in the first leg of the round of 16, but overcame the deficit in the second leg. United were ultimately eliminated during the quarter-finals in April, with defending champions Bayern Munich beating them 4–2 on aggregate. On 22 April 2014, with four games remaining, Moyes was sacked as manager, less than a year into his six-year contract. His last game, two days earlier, had ended in 2–0 defeat at his former club Everton. 40-year-old player-coach Ryan Giggs was placed in charge for United's remaining games, from which they collected seven points. A seventh place in the league was United's lowest finish since 1990 and meant that they had missed out on European qualification for the first time since 1989–90 (when English clubs were still banned from European competitions due to the Heysel Stadium disaster of 1985). The last time outside the Heysel ban era that United had missed out on a place in Europe was in 1980–81. Dutch coach Louis van Gaal was confirmed as Manchester United's new manager on a three-year contract on 19 May 2014, with Giggs appointed as his assistant. On the same day, Giggs announced his retirement as a player after a career spanning nearly 25 years, during which he had played almost 1,000 competitive games for the club and won 34 trophies. Background It was a period of change for United's staff. In May 2013, manager Sir Alex Ferguson announced his retirement after 26 years of service,Man Utd: David Moyes is Sir Alex Ferguson's natural heir https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/22460395 BBC News 9 August 2014 having just won his 13th Premier League title that season and United's 20th overall.Man Utd 3-0 Aston Villa https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/22149292 9 August 2014 Chris Bevan BBC Sport Earlier in February 2013, it was made known that chief executive David Gill would be stepping down after 16 years of service, with 10 years as chief executive.Weir Keith Former banker takes on top role at Man Utd http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-soccer-england-united-gill-idUKBRE91J0JC20130220 https://web.archive.org/web/20160305203818/http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-soccer-england-united-gill-idUKBRE91J0JC20130220 dead 5 March 2016 Reuters 9 August 2014 Each announcement was accompanied with the naming of their successors, who would take over on 1 July 2013. David Moyes, aged 50, manager of Everton and a Scotsman like Ferguson, was appointed as the new United manager. Ed Woodward assumed the top executive role at United, although he retained the title of executive vice-chairman. Moyes looked to appoint his own coaching staff as he started his reign.Mike Phelan and Eric Steele leave Manchester United coaching roles http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11667/8732852/mike-phelan-and-eric-steele-leave-manchester-united-coaching-roles Sky Sports 9 August 2014 In May 2013, assistant manager Mike Phelan and goalkeeping coach Eric Steele left the club. First-team coach René Meulensteen followed a month later. All three had served in their respective positions since 2008, while Phelan and Meulensteen had worked in other roles at United since 2001.Rene Meulensteen: Manchester United coach leaves club https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/23071770 BBC News 9 August 2014 In their place, Moyes brought in staff from Everton to join him in July, appointing Steve Round as assistant manager, Chris Woods as goalkeeping coach and Jimmy Lumsden as coach.Manchester United: Steve Round appointed David Moyes' assistant https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/23125505 BBC News 9 August 2014 In July, veteran United winger Ryan Giggs became a player-coach, while former United and Everton player Phil Neville was also added to the coaching staff.Premier League: Manchester United make Ryan Giggs and Phil Neville coaches http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11667/8805160/premier-league-manchester-united-make-ryan-giggs-and-phil-neville-coaches Sky Sports 9 August 2014 Pre-season and friendlies United preceded their 2013–14 campaign with a global tour of Asia, Australia and Europe,2013 Tour fixtures and tickets https://web.archive.org/web/20130930025725/http://www.manutd.com/en/Tour2013/Tour2013News/2013/Feb/full-fixture-and-ticket-news-for-all-manchester-united-tour-2013-games.aspx Gemma Thompson Adam Bostock 14 April 2013 30 September 2013 http://www.manutd.com/en/Tour2013/Tour2013News/2013/Feb/full-fixture-and-ticket-news-for-all-manchester-united-tour-2013-games.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 28 February 2013 before returning to Old Trafford for Rio Ferdinand's testimonial match against Sevilla, marking the defender's 11 years with the club.Steve Bartram Rio testimonial details confirmed http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2013/Jun/rio-ferdinand-testimonial-details-announced.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 3 June 2013 4 June 2013 22 June 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130622102606/http://www.manutd.com/en/news-and-features/football-news/2013/jun/rio-ferdinand-testimonial-details-announced.aspx United's pre-season saw them suffer three defeats in seven games, which was described as "poor" and "miserable".Rio Ferdinand backs Manchester United to recover from poor pre-season http://sports.ndtv.com/english-premier-league/news/212143-rio-ferdinand-backs-manchester-united-to-recover-from-poor-pre-season Agence France-Presse 10 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140812224228/http://sports.ndtv.com/english-premier-league/news/212143-rio-ferdinand-backs-manchester-united-to-recover-from-poor-pre-season 12 August 2014 deadAIK Fotboll 1-1 Manchester United: Angelo Henriquez scores as Jonny Evans and Nani limp off injured https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/manchester-united-match-report-jonny-2132362 The Mirror 6 August 2013 10 August 2014 One of the defeats came against the Thai All-Star XI, which was David Moyes' first game in charge.David Moyes loses first game in charge of Manchester United as Singha All-Star XI win 1-0 in Bangkok https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/10177859/David-Moyes-loses-first-game-in-charge-of-Manchester-United-as-Singha-All-Star-XI-win-1-0-in-Bangkok.html The Telegraph 13 July 2013 9 August 2014 By the time the pre-season ended, United were struggling off the pitch as well, having made no major signings at that point. Moyes admitted that the "transition from Everton to Manchester United has been difficult at times".White Jim David Moyes is not Manchester United's Midas: everything he touches is turning to straw https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/10232262/David-Moyes-is-not-Manchester-Uniteds-Midas-everything-he-touches-is-turning-to-straw.html The Telegraph 9 August 2013 10 August 2014 Regarding the lack of major signings, Moyes pointed out that he "got the job on 1 July" and were on tour for the next three weeks, as well as the fact that "the level [he had] been shopping in the past [was] not the level Manchester United have been shopping in".Pitt-Brooke Jack Transfer news: David Moyes concedes he is struggling to make signings at Manchester United - but remains hopeful of new arrivals https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/transfer-news-david-moyes-concedes-he-is-struggling-to-make-signings-at-manchester-united--but-remains-hopeful-of-new-arrivals-8764255.html https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220501/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/transfer-news-david-moyes-concedes-he-is-struggling-to-make-signings-at-manchester-united--but-remains-hopeful-of-new-arrivals-8764255.html 1 May 2022 subscription live The Independent 16 August 2013 14 August 2014 During this period, United had to battle to retain the services of their striker Wayne Rooney. Near the end of the previous season, weeks before Sir Alex Ferguson's announcement of retirement, Rooney was reported to have verbally asked to leave the club despite not handing in a transfer request.Wayne Rooney asks to leave Manchester United again https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/22460580 BBC Sport 14 August 2014 After Moyes took over, Rooney was left angered and confused by comments by Moyes which seemed to indicate that Rooney would be playing second fiddle to fellow striker Robin van Persie. Chelsea attempted to sign Rooney, with Chelsea manager José Mourinho openly declaring his high interest, but United insisted that Rooney was not for sale.Wayne Rooney: Manchester United dismiss Chelsea bid https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/23342660 BBC News 9 August 2014José Mourinho admits 'It's Wayne Rooney or bust' for Chelsea https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/jul/17/wayne-rooney-chelsea-transfer-manchester-united The Guardian 17 July 2013 9 August 2014 DateOpponentsH / AResultF–AScorersAttendance13 July 2013Thai All-Star XIN0–160,00020 July 2013A-League All StarsN5–1Lingard (2) 11', 55', Welbeck (2) 34', 70', Van Persie 87'83,12723 July 2013Yokohama F. MarinosA2–3Lingard 19', Tashiro 30' (o.g.)66,37226 July 2013Cerezo OsakaA2–2Kagawa 54', Zaha 90+1'44,85629 July 2013KitcheeN5–2Welbeck 16', Smalling 22', Fábio 26', Januzaj 50', Lingard 80'40,0006 August 2013AIKA1–1Henríquez 68'30,0129 August 2013SevillaH1–3Valencia 64'43,000 FA Community Shield 2013 FA Community Shield As Premier League champions, United began the season against the holders of the FA Cup, Wigan Athletic in the Community Shield. https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/aug/11/manchester-united-community-shield-wigan Van Persie's double fires Manchester United past Wigan 11 August 2013 The Guardian 14 September 2014 The match, which was David Moyes' first competitive fixture in charge of Manchester United,Community Shield: Man Utd v Wigan as it happened https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/23592580 BBC Sport 14 September 2014 23 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140223151049/http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/23592580 was played at Wembley on 11 August. United ran out 2–0 winners due to two goals from Robin van Persie in a game where they played "with a sense of control" but failed to "emphasise the gulf between the two clubs more emphatically". This was United's (and Moyes') first silverware of the season. The Shield was ultimately Moyes' only honour as United manager.Bate Adam Ten reasons why David Moyes had to go http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11979/9277407/ten-reasons-why-manchester-united-were-left-with-no-choice-but-to-sack-david-moyes-as-the-clubs-manager Sky Sports 14 September 2014 DateOpponentsH / AResultF–AScorersAttendance11 August 2013Wigan AthleticN2–0Van Persie (2) 6', 59'80,235 Premier League 2013–14 Premier League August and September United faced a tough start to the 2013–14 league season; within the first five games in August and September, three were against Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City. After the fixtures were decided, manager David Moyes publicly questioned whether the draw was done fairly for the defending champions.Winter Henry Premier League fixtures for 2013-14 season: Manchester United and Chelsea on early collision course https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/premier-league/10129159/Premier-League-fixtures-for-2013-14-season-Manchester-United-and-Chelsea-on-early-collision-course.html The Telegraph 19 June 2013 14 August 2014 Moyes' first league game in charge of Manchester United saw them visit Swansea City on 17 August. It was a bright start for United as they ran out 4–1 winners with doubles from Robin van Persie and Danny Welbeck, while substitute Wayne Rooney played a part in two goals. This put United at the top of the league,Swansea 1-4 Man Utd: David Moyes praises 'clinical' Red Devils https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/23743412 BBC News 14 August 2014 a height they would never replicate that season. United's first home game of the season was against José Mourinho's Chelsea. They played out a stalemate for the first 0–0 game since 2009 at Old Trafford in 77 Premier League games. Rooney, who was being courted by Chelsea at the time, performed prominently and positively while receiving much support from the Old Trafford crowd.Taylor Daniel Manchester United draw with Chelsea in frenzy of activity but no goals https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/aug/26/manchester-united-chelsea-premier-league The Guardian 26 August 2013 14 August 2014McDonnell David Manchester United 0-0 Chelsea: Blues target Rooney proves his worth to champions even in disappointing stalemate https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/manchester-united-0-0-chelsea-match-2201818 The Mirror 26 August 2013 14 August 2014 The club's next match saw an "error-prone and inhibited" United falling to fierce rivals Liverpool at Anfield for Moyes' first competitive loss. Liverpool led from the fourth minute through Daniel Sturridge and topped the table with their third consecutive 1–0 victory.Burnton Simon Liverpool 1-0 Manchester United – as it happened https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/sep/01/liverpool-manchester-united-live-mbm The Guardian September 2013 14 August 2014 United, though, were out of the top four,Mann Bill Liverpool two points clear at top after 1-0 victory over Man Utd http://www.theweek.co.uk/football/premier-league/54916/liverpool-two-points-clear-top-after-1-0-victory-over-man-utd 14 August 2014 The Week and they stayed out for the rest of the season. United had not failed to score in successive games in six years.Maddock David Liverpool 1-0 Manchester United: Sturridge makes it three goals in three games to seal win https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/liverpool-1-0-manchester-united-sturridge-2201967 The Mirror September 2013 14 August 2014 Following the international break,Revolta Douglas The Premier League resumes this weekend with Liverpool leading the way while both West Brom and Sunderland have just a single point https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/the-premier-league-resumes-this-weekend-with-liverpool-leading-the-way-while-both-west-brom-and-sunderland-have-just-a-single-point-8812747.html https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220501/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/the-premier-league-resumes-this-weekend-with-liverpool-leading-the-way-while-both-west-brom-and-sunderland-have-just-a-single-point-8812747.html 1 May 2022 subscription live The Independent 12 September 2013 18 September 2014 Moyes' first home win came against Crystal Palace on 14 September, during which Ashley Young was yellow carded for diving against Kagisho Dikgacoi, for which Moyes would criticise Young. In another controversial clash near the end of first half, Young this time earned a penalty and Dikgacoi was sent off. Van Persie converted and Rooney later scored from a free kick for a 2–0 win. Also, new signing Maroune Fellaini debuted as a substitute.Taylor Daniel David Moyes to talk to Ashley Young after dive against Crystal Palace https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/sep/14/david-moyes-ashley-young-dive The Guardian 14 September 2013 18 September 2014Man Utd 2 - 0 Crystal Palace https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/23999569 BBC Sport 18 September 2014 United then travelled across town to play a much anticipated fixture against local rivals Manchester City. City opened the scoring through Sergio Agüero in the 16th minute, then doubled their lead via Yaya Touré seconds before half-time. Any thoughts of a comeback for the visitors were dispersed soon after the restart, as Agüero grabbed his second and City's third in the 47th minute. Samir Nasri then added his own name to the scoresheet three minutes later to compound United's misery. Rooney managed to pull a goal back with a 25-yard free kick late on into the game, but it was merely consolation as United fell to their worst defeat at the Etihad Stadium in nine years. On 28 September, Manchester United hosted West Bromwich Albion at Old Trafford. The visitors took the lead in the 54th minute through Morgan Amalfitano, but United responded quickly, levelling the scores with a Rooney free kick three minutes later. However, West Brom hit back immediately, with 20-year-old substitute Saido Berahino grabbing the winner as David Moyes' side slipped to their first home defeat of the season. October and November On a run of back-to-back Premier League defeats, United then travelled to the Stadium of Light to play against league strugglers Sunderland. Much to Moyes' dismay, it was once again the opposition who struck first, as Craig Gardner capitalised on Nemanja Vidić's error to put the hosts ahead. However, United fired back, as 18-year-old Adnan Januzaj scored twice on his first Premier League start, rescuing a valuable three points for the visitors. The Red Devils then began a run of four consecutive home games at Old Trafford, beginning with a visit from high-flying Southampton, who boasted the best defensive record in the Premier League. Van Persie's 26th-minute strike looked to have set the hosts on course for a win, but the visitors equalised through a last gasp corner kick, with Dejan Lovren's header deflecting off of Adam Lallana to spoil United's celebrations. The club then welcomed Stoke City to Old Trafford. Despite holding the worst goalscoring record in the Premier League, Stoke unexpectedly drew first blood through Peter Crouch in the third minute. Van Persie looked to have levelled proceedings heading into half-time with a 43rd-minute strike, but the visitors soon regained their lead seconds before the break, this time through a Marko Arnautović free kick. With the game entering its final 15 minutes, United finally found their equaliser as Rooney headed in Van Persie's corner kick, and less than two minutes later, substitute Javier Hernández completed the comeback as he nodded in Patrice Evra's cross. On 2 November, Manchester United visited Fulham at Craven Cottage. United began brightly, as Rooney set up Antonio Valencia for the game's opener in the ninth minute, and cemented their lead a few minutes later after two quick-fire goals from Van Persie and Rooney. Alexander Kačaniklić's heavily deflected shot pulled one back for the hosts in the 65th minute, but it was not enough in the end to prevent David Moyes' side from taking the three points, as his team won two consecutive league games for the first time all season. United then clashed with rivals and league leaders Arsenal at Old Trafford. Van Persie, who had left the Gunners to join United the previous season, once again struck against his former side after his header found the back of the net in the 27th minute. Despite the visitors looking largely dominant possession wise throughout the match, solid defending from the hosts were enough to see through a win, as United recorded a memorable victory over Arsène Wenger's in-form men. David Moyes' men then returned to South Wales, as they were presented with the opportunity to extend their impressive domestic run against Cardiff City at the Cardiff City Stadium. Rooney put the visitors ahead with just 15 minutes played, and after former Manchester United teammate Fraizer Campbell equalised for the home side, he set up Evra's header to restore the lead just before the break. However, United were once again unravelled by a last gasp set-piece, as substitute Kim Bo-kyung nodded in a free-kick to salvage a draw for the Welsh side. December and January United's next game was away against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane. Kyle Walker fired the hosts into an early lead with a close-range free kick in the 18th minute, but man of the moment Wayne Rooney pounced to equalise for United moments later. However, André Villas-Boas' men raced into the lead once again after the restart, this time through a Sandro rocket from 25 yards out, forcing the visitors to come from behind a second time through a Rooney penalty kick. The following two matches at home ended with 1–0 losses against Everton and Newcastle United (both of whom ended long runs without wins at Old Trafford). Those losses meant United were winless in the last four games with only two points collected from a possible 12. United then won four matches in a row, which included win at Aston Villa, Hull City and Norwich City alongside a win at home against West Ham United. United started off 2014 by losing a fourth home league match in a 2–1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, leaving them down in seventh. After bowing out of the FA Cup to Swansea City the week before, a much-improved second half display against them at Old Trafford saw United come out on top. Antonio Valencia opened the scoring with a tap-in before Danny Welbeck flicked in the second from Patrice Evra's shot. But the high was short-lived as a defensive horror show meant the Reds left Stamford Bridge with no points. Samuel Eto'o scored a hat-trick and Javier Hernández scored a consolation before Nemanja Vidić was sent off. But United made it back-to-back home wins for the first time since November as new signing Juan Mata helped them see off Ole Gunnar Solskjær's Cardiff City. Robin van Persie returned to score before Ashley Young fired in to seal the points. February and March But again United did not follow it up with a win. A Michael Carrick own goal put them behind at Stoke City before Robin van Persie converted from Juan Mata's pass. A screamer from Charlie Adam, however, meant United returned from Staffordshire empty-handed. United also fell behind in their next game against bottom-side Fulham. Steve Sidwell shocked Old Trafford as United piled forward in search of the win. Mata's cross for fired in by Van Persie, and minutes later Carrick scored his first goal of the season with a neat finish from the edge of the box. Darren Bent's injury-time goal, however, meant United dropped two vital points again. United played well to come away from the Emirates with a 0–0 draw, denying Arsenal for the second time this season. Van Persie had two great chances to score but was denied by Arsenal keeper Wojciech Szczęsny. United got back to winning ways with a comfortable victory at Crystal Palace. Van Persie converted a penalty after Patrice Evra was fouled, before Wayne Rooney expertly volleyed in to seal the win. United's third away game in succession saw them travel to the ground where Alex Ferguson bowed out of the Premier League, at The Hawthorns against West Bromwich Albion. United eased to a 3–0 victory; Phil Jones headed in Van Persie's dangerous free kick just before half time, a sweeping move ended with Rooney heading in Rafael's right-wing cross and substitute Welbeck expertly finished off another fine move as United finally delivered a good performance. United returned to Old Trafford up against an in-form Liverpool. After a tight first-half, Steven Gerrard gave the visitors the lead from the penalty spot after Rafael committed a handball in the area. The Liverpool then captain added a second penalty after a foul by Phil Jones seconds just into the second-half. After United were denied a penalty of their own, the Merseyside club were awarded a third penalty which also saw United captain Nemanja Vidić sent off. Replays suggested Daniel Sturridge actually dived, but nonetheless Gerrard missed the kick. Luis Suárez completed the scoring after a neat attack. United got back to winning ways with a comfortable 2–0 away win at West Ham. Wayne Rooney opened the scoring with a half-volley from just inside the West Ham half, reminiscent of David Beckham's goal against Wimbledon in 1996. The England striker then added his second after Mark Noble failed to clear Ashley Young's cross. Another poor performance saw United slip to another costly derby defeat, this time to neighbours Manchester City in the 150th Manchester Derby. Edin Džeko finished off a rebound to give City the lead after just 47 seconds. The City striker later volleyed in number two in the second-half, before Yaya Touré completed the rout in added time. On 29 March 2014, a flypast was staged by a portion of United fans with the banner displaying "Wrong One - Moyes Out" during a match against Aston Villa at Old Trafford. After the match, which United won 4–1, Moyes claimed that the majority of fans had been "very supportive" of him.'Moyes Out' banner flown over Old Trafford http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/295475.html ESPN U.K. 29 March 2014 13 April 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140413140507/http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/295475.html deadManchester United: David Moyes defiant despite plane protest https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26800402 BBC Sport 29 March 2014 10 April 2014 April and May Despite that comment, and a 4–0 win over Newcastle United,Sanghera Mandeep Newcastle United 0-4 Manchester United https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/26797093 5 September 2020 BBC Sport 5 April 2014 the club fired Moyes less than a month later on 22 April,David Moyes: Manchester United manager sacked by club https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/27107795 5 September 2020 BBC Sport 22 April 2014 shortly after United lost 2–0 to Moyes' old club Everton at Goodison Park. The result ended any hope of them making the Champions League, and when combined with Tottenham Hotspur winning their own match the previous day, left United needing to take near-maximum points from their remaining games to even achieve a Europa League spot. Ryan Giggs took over as interim player-manager for the final four games. His first game as manager was a 4–0 thrashing of Norwich City at Old Trafford, with Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata each scoring a pair. However, the next match resulted in a surprise 1–0 defeat to strugglers Sunderland, a result which ultimately proved a fatal blow to United's slim Europa League hopes. This was followed by a 3–1 win over Hull City in the club's final home match of the season, and Giggs's farewell game at Old Trafford. The final day saw United playing away at Southampton, needing a victory and for Spurs to lose against Aston Villa in order to take sixth place. Ultimately, neither result went United's way, as they only managed to draw while Spurs won. This meant that for the first time since the 1989–90 season (or the 1980–81 season, if the seasons when English clubs were barred from European competition in the aftermath of the Heysel Disaster are not counted), the club had failed to qualify for any form of European football whatsoever. Aftermath In September 2014, executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward participated in a conference call to investors, discussing the results for the financial year that ended on 30 June 2014. Woodward described the 2013–14 season as "challenging and disappointing." He announced a record annual revenue of £433.2 million, a rise of 19 per cent, which was in part due to a new shirt manufacturing deal with Adidas. However, the club's annual profit fell by 84 per cent to £23.8 million, which BBC Sport analysed was "largely due to United's owners cashing in a tax credit in the previous financial year." It was also revealed that the club had paid former manager David Moyes and his staff £5.2 million following their exits, while their seventh-placed finish in the Premier League reduced their prize money by £7.4 million. BBC Sport also predicted that the total cost for missing out on the Champions League will end up at more than £50 million. Lastly, the club budgeted for a third-place Premier League finish for the 2014–15 season.Stone Simon Man Utd chief Ed Woodward bullish despite club's fall in profits https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/29134376 BBC Sport 12 September 2014Premier League: Manchester United report record annual revenue and cost of David Moyes' compensation http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12040/9463417/manchester-united-report-record-annual-revenue-over-12-month-period Sky Sports 12 September 2014 Results DateOpponentsH / AResultF–AScorersAttendanceLeaguepositionManchester United 2013-2014 : Results & Fixtures http://www.statto.com/football/teams/manchester-united/2013-2014/results statto.com Statto 3 November 2013 3 November 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131117074920/http://www.statto.com/football/teams/manchester-united/2013-2014/results 17 November 2013 live17 August 2013Swansea CityA4–1Van Persie (2) 34', 72', Welbeck (2) 36', 90+2'20,7331st26 August 2013ChelseaH0–075,0324th1 September 2013LiverpoolA0–144,4117th14 September 2013Crystal PalaceH2–0Van Persie 45+1' (pen.), Rooney 81'75,1705th22 September 2013Manchester CityA1–4Rooney 87'47,1568th28 September 2013West Bromwich AlbionH1–2Rooney 57'75,04212th5 October 2013SunderlandA2–1Januzaj (2) 55', 61'45,4269th19 October 2013SouthamptonH1–1Van Persie 26'75,2208th26 October 2013Stoke CityH3–2Van Persie 43', Rooney 78', Hernández 80'75,2748th2 November 2013FulhamA3–1Valencia 9', Van Persie 20', Rooney 22' 25,7008th10 November 2013ArsenalH1–0Van Persie 27'75,1385th24 November 2013Cardiff CityA2–2Rooney 15', Evra 45'28,0166th1 December 2013Tottenham HotspurA2–2Rooney (2) 32', 57' (pen.)35,8848th4 December 2013EvertonH0–175,2109th7 December 2013Newcastle UnitedH0–175,2339th15 December 2013Aston VillaA3–0Welbeck (2) 15', 18', Cleverley 52'42,6828th21 December 2013West Ham United H3–1Welbeck 26', Januzaj 36', Young 72'75,3507th26 December 2013Hull City A3–2Smalling 19', Rooney 26', Chester 66' (o.g.)24,8267th28 December 2013Norwich City A1–0Welbeck 57'26,8516th1 January 2014Tottenham Hotspur H1–2Welbeck 67'75,2657th11 January 2014Swansea CityH2–0 Valencia 47', Welbeck 59'75,0357th19 January 2014ChelseaA1–3Hernández 78'41,4657th28 January 2014Cardiff CityH2–0 Van Persie 6', Young 59'75,3017th1 February 2014Stoke CityA1–2Van Persie 47'26,5477th9 February 2014FulhamH2–2Van Persie 78', Carrick 80'74,9667th12 February 2014ArsenalA0–060,0217th22 February 2014Crystal PalaceA2–0Van Persie 62' (pen.), Rooney 68'24,5717th8 March 2014West Bromwich AlbionA3–0Jones 34', Rooney 65', Welbeck 82'26,1846th16 March 2014LiverpoolH0–375,2257th22 March 2014West Ham UnitedA2–0Rooney (2) 8', 33'34,2377th25 March 2014Manchester CityH0–375,2037th29 March 2014Aston VillaH4–1Rooney (2) 20', 45' (pen.), Mata 57', Hernández 90+1'75,3687th5 April 2014Newcastle UnitedA4–0Mata (2) 39', 50', Hernández 64', Januzaj 90+3'52,0816th20 April 2014EvertonA0–239,4367th26 April 2014Norwich City H4–0Rooney (2) 41' (pen.), 48', Mata (2) 63', 73'75,2087th3 May 2014SunderlandH0–175,3477th6 May 2014Hull CityH3–1Wilson (2) 31', 61', Van Persie 86'75,3417th11 May 2014SouthamptonA1–1Mata 54'31,3727th Table MNU FA Cup 2013–14 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 8 December 2013, which saw United drawn at home to fellow Premier League club Swansea City.The draw for The FA Cup with Budweiser Third Round has been made at Wembley Stadium http://www.thefa.com/news/the-fa-cup/2013/dec/fa-cup-third-round-draw TheFA.com The Football Association 8 December 2013 15 December 2013 The tie took place on 5 January 2014. The Swans won for the first time at Old Trafford resulting in United exiting from the competition. DateRoundOpponentsH / AResultF–AScorersAttendance5 January 2014Round 3Swansea CityH1–2 Hernández 16'73,910 League Cup 2013–14 Football League Cup As one of seven English clubs who qualified for European competition in the 2012–13 season, United received a bye to the Third Round of the League Cup. The draw took place on 28 August 2013, with United being paired with fellow Premier League club Liverpool.Round 3 draw http://www.capitalonecup.co.uk/news/article/round-3-draw-1314-1016385.aspx CapitalOneCup.co.uk The Football League 28 August 2013 28 August 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130828211858/http://www.capitalonecup.co.uk/news/article/round-3-draw-1314-1016385.aspx 28 August 2013 dead It is the fourth time overall the two rivals have met in the competition and the first time since the 2003 final, where Liverpool ran out 2–0 winners.Man Utd to face Liverpool in League Cup third round https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23871366 British Broadcasting Corporation BBC Sport 28 August 2013 29 August 2013 The game was played on 25 September 2013 in Old Trafford, with United winning thanks to a goal by Javier Hernández in the 46th minute after a corner kick by Rooney. After the game United were drawn to play against Norwich City on 29 October at home,Reds draw Norwich James Tuck http://www.manutd.com/en/news-and-features/football-news/2013/sep/manchester-united-drawn-at-home-to-norwich-city-in-capital-one-cup-fourth-round.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 25 September 2013 25 September 2013 which United won 4–0. The draw for the Fifth Round took place on 30 October 2013, with United being paired with fellow Premier League club Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium. The game was played on 18 December 2013, with United winning 2–0.Round 5 draw http://www.capitalonecup.co.uk/news/article/round-5-draw-1314-1142062.aspx CapitalOneCup.co.uk The Football League 30 October 2013 30 October 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131102105956/http://www.capitalonecup.co.uk/news/article/round-5-draw-1314-1142062.aspx 2 November 2013 dead The draw for the Semi-finals took place on 18 December 2013, with United being paired with fellow Premier League club Sunderland.Semi-final draw http://www.capitalonecup.co.uk/news/article/semi-final-draw-1314-1243352.aspx CapitalOneCup.co.uk The Football League 18 December 2013 18 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131220202838/http://www.capitalonecup.co.uk/news/article/semi-final-draw-1314-1243352.aspx 20 December 2013 dead They lost the first leg of the tie 2–1 at the Stadium of Light. In the return leg at Old Trafford, they were leading 1–0 at the end of 90 minutes and the tie went to extra time. Both teams scored late goals at the end of extra time, meaning that the two sides were exactly level over the two legs. In the resulting penalty shoot-out, Adnan Januzaj, Danny Welbeck, Phil Jones and Rafael all missed their kicks; only Darren Fletcher scored, while Sunderland scored two of their own, putting United out of the competition. DateRoundOpponentsH / AResultF–AScorersAttendance25 September 2013Round 3LiverpoolH1–0Hernández 46'65,70129 October 2013Round 4Norwich CityH4–0Hernández (2) 20' (pen.), 54', Jones 88', Fábio 90+5' 58,66318 December 2013Round 5Stoke CityA2–0Young 62', Evra 78'25,9287 January 2014Semi-finalFirst legSunderlandA1–2Vidić 51'31,54722 January 2014Semi-finalSecond legSunderlandH2–1 (1–2p)Evans 37', Hernández 120+1'71,019 UEFA Champions League Group stage 2013–14 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 29 August 2013. United were drawn into Group A, along with Ukrainian champions Shakhtar Donetsk, Bayer Leverkusen from Germany, and Real Sociedad from Spain.Mark Froggatt Reds learn European fate http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2013/Aug/UEFA-Champions-League-group-stage-draw.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 29 August 2013 29 August 2013 Manchester United were previously drawn with Bayer Leverkusen in both 2001–02 and 2002–03, while Shakhtar Donetsk and Real Sociedad were new opponents. United's first UEFA Champions League group game was at home against Bayer Leverkusen on 17 September 2013, which ended in a 4–2 win after Rooney double and a strike apiece from Robin van Persie and Antonio Valencia. The game marked Moyes' first UEFA Champions League group stage game and Rooney's 200th goal in all competitions for United. DateOpponentsH / AResultF–AScorersAttendanceGroupposition17 September 2013Bayer LeverkusenH4–2Rooney (2) 22', 70', Van Persie 59', Valencia 79'74,0001st2 October 2013Shakhtar DonetskA1–1Welbeck 18'51,5551st23 October 2013Real SociedadH1–0I. Martínez 2' (o.g.)74,6541st5 November 2013Real SociedadA0–030,9981st27 November 2013Bayer LeverkusenA5–0Valencia 22', Spahić 30' (o.g.), Evans 66', Smalling 77', Nani 88'29,4121st10 December 2013Shakhtar DonetskH1–0Jones 67'74,5061st Group A MUN Knockout phase 2013–14 UEFA Champions League knockout phase The draw for the round of 16 was made in Nyon, Switzerland, on 16 December 2013. The first leg was played on 25 February 2014 away from home, and the second leg was played on 19 March 2014 at Old Trafford. As winners of their group, United were drawn against Greek league champions, Olympiacos, who finished as runners-up in Group C.Tim Oscroft United to face Olympiacos http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2013/Dec/United-face-Olympiacos-in-Champions-League-last-16.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 16 December 2013 16 December 2013 It was the fifth tie between the two clubs and the first time they had faced one another since 2002 when United won 3–2 in the First group round. United lost the first leg 2–0 in Greece, but came back to win 3–0 in the return leg thanks to a Robin van Persie hat-trick. The 3–2 aggregate win sent United into the quarter-finals to face title-holders Bayern Munich. In the first leg at Old Trafford, United were comprehensively outplayed by Bayern, yet they took the lead through Vidić and eventually finished with a 1–1 draw. Despite again taking a 1–0 lead in Germany, they capitulated after the goal and lost 3–1, thus being eliminated 4–2 on aggregate. DateRoundOpponents H / AResultF–AScorersAttendance25 February 2014Round of 16First legOlympiacosA0–229,81519 March 2014Round of 16Second legOlympiacosH3–0Van Persie 25' (pen.), 45+1', 51'74,6621 April 2014Quarter-finalFirst legBayern MunichH1–1Vidić 58'75,1999 April 2014Quarter-finalSecond legBayern MunichA1–3 Evra 57'67,300 Squad statistics No.Pos.NameLeagueFA CupLeague CupEuropeOtherTotalDisciplineAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals13px13px1GKESP David de Gea370004010010520102DFBRA Rafael18(1)00050401028(1)0603DFFRA 1974 Patrice Evra331002(1)1811044(1)3604DFENG Phil Jones261003(1)16(2)11036(3)3805DFENG Rio Ferdinand12(2)01010700021(2)0206DFNIR Jonny Evans17010413100252008MFBRA Anderson2(2)0001(1)00(1)00(1)03(5)0008MFESP Juan Mata14(1)60000000014(1)60010FWENG Wayne Rooney27(2)17001(1)0920037(3)198011MFWAL Ryan Giggs6(6)000206(1)01015(7)04012DFENG Chris Smalling21(4)1103(1)06(1)10(1)031(7)23013GKDEN Anders Lindegaard1010100000300014FWMEX Javier Hernández6(18)4113(2)42(3)00012(23)92015DFSRB Nemanja Vidić (c) 23(2)00021611032(2)26216MFENG Michael Carrick26(3)1002(1)0701036(4)16017MFPOR Nani7(4)0001011009(4)10018MFENG Ashley Young13(7)200212(6)00017(13)35019FWENG Danny Welbeck15(10)9103(1)04(1)11024(12)102020FWNED Robin van Persie18(3)1200004(2)41223(5)183021FWCHI Ángelo Henríquez0000000000000022DFBRA Fábio100(1)00(1)100001(2)10123MFENG Tom Cleverley18(4)110302(2)01025(6)15024MFSCO Darren Fletcher9(3)0101(2)01(1)00012(6)00025MFECU Antonio Valencia20(9)2102(1)09(1)20(1)032(12)47126MFJPN Shinji Kagawa14(4)010206(2)00(1)023(7)01027FWITA Federico Macheda0000000000000028DFNED Alexander Büttner5(3)010302(1)00011(4)03029FWENG Wilfried Zaha0(2)0001000102(2)00030DFURU Guillermo Varela0000000000000031MFBEL Marouane Fellaini12(4)000004(1)00016(5)03132MFENG Nick Powell0000000000000033FWPOR Bebé0000000000000034MFWAL Tom Lawrence1000000000100035MFENG Jesse Lingard0000000000000036DFBEL Marnick Vermijl0000000000000038DFENG Michael Keane0000000000000039DFENG Tom Thorpe0000000000000040GKENG Ben Amos0000000000000042DFENG Tyler Blackett0000000000000044MFBEL Adnan Januzaj15(12)40(1)03(1)01(1)00(1)019(16)48045MFITA Davide Petrucci0000000000000047FWENG James Wilson1200000000120048FWENG Will Keane0000000000000050GKENG Sam Johnstone00000000000000Own goals–1–0–0–2–0–3–– Sources:Season 2013/14 – Appearances and Goalscorers http://www.stretfordend.co.uk/seasons/season2014.html StretfordEnd.co.uk Barn End Media 16 March 2014 Manchester United - 7th, English Premier League http://stats.football365.com/2014/ENG/teams/ManchesterUtd.html Football365.com 7 August 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140729185738/http://stats.football365.com/2014/ENG/teams/ManchesterUtd.html 29 July 2014 deadMan Utd squad details http://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=1724&comp_id=1&teamTabs=stats&season_id=143 Soccerbase 7 August 2014 Manchester United 2013-2014 season squad http://www.footballsquads.co.uk/eng/2013-2014/faprem/manutd.htm FootballSquads 7 August 2014 Transfers List of English football transfers summer 2013 List of English football transfers winter 2013–14 Manchester United began to make changes to their squad on in June 2013. On 7 June, it was announced that United would be releasing eight players in addition to Paul Scholes,Football transfers - June 2013 https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/22747114 BBC News 7 August 2014 who had retired at the end of the previous season.Oxley Sonia Manchester United midfielder Scholes retires http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-soccer-england-united-scholes-idUKTRE74U17B20110531 https://web.archive.org/web/20160419045652/http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-soccer-england-united-scholes-idUKTRE74U17B20110531 dead 19 April 2016 Reuters 7 August 2014 Also on the same day, 20-year-old Uruguayan right-back Guillermo Varela became David Moyes's first signing as Manchester United manager.Guillermo Varela: Manchester United sign Uruguayan defender https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/22822742 BBC News 7 August 2014 These transfers came into effect upon the opening of the summer transfer window on 1 July.Football transfers - July 2013 https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/23126803 BBC News 7 August 2014 United went on to sell youngster Mats Møller Dæhli to Molde FK and 21-year-old Scott Wootton to Leeds United during the window.De Menezes Jack Manchester United hot prospect Mats Daehli returns to Norway as he signs for Molde https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/manchester-united-hot-prospect-mats-daehli-returns-to-norway-as-he-signs-for-molde-8687437.html https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220501/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/manchester-united-hot-prospect-mats-daehli-returns-to-norway-as-he-signs-for-molde-8687437.html 1 May 2022 subscription The Independent 4 July 2013 9 August 2014Transfer News: Leeds sign defender Scott Wootton from Manchester United http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11667/8880544/transfer-news-leeds-sign-defender-scott-wootton-from-manchester-united Sky Sports 9 August 2014 Meanwhile, Chelsea made two bids of £20 million and £25 million to sign United's Wayne Rooney in July and August, but United rejected the bids.Wayne Rooney: Manchester United reject fresh Chelsea bid https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/23574624 BBC News 14 August 2014 During the summer transfer window, Moyes attempted to sign players from his former club Everton. In June, Everton rejected a £12 million bid by United for English defender Leighton Baines.Leighton Baines bid rejected by Everton as Manchester United attempt to sign England left-back https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/10146762/Leighton-Baines-bid-rejected-by-Everton-as-Manchester-United-attempt-to-sign-England-left-back.html The Telegraph 27 June 2013 7 August 2014 By July, United failed in two attempts to sign Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fàbregas for over £25 million.Transfer news: Manchester United could return with a third offer having seen £30m bid rejected for Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/transfer-news-manchester-united-could-return-with-a-third-offer-having-seen-30m-bid-rejected-for-barcelonas-cesc-fabregas-8727648.html https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220501/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/transfer-news-manchester-united-could-return-with-a-third-offer-having-seen-30m-bid-rejected-for-barcelonas-cesc-fabregas-8727648.html 1 May 2022 subscription The Independent 23 July 2013 7 August 2014 In August, Everton rejected another bid by United, a £28 million joint bid for Baines and Belgian midfielder Marouane Fellaini, describing it as "insulting."Transfer news: Manchester United fail to land Marouane Fellaini and Leighton Baines http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11671/8878081/transfer-news-manchester-united-fail-to-land-marouane-fellaini-and-leighton-baines Sky Sports 9 August 2014 United ultimately managed to make 25-year-old Fellaini their first major signing of the season on transfer deadline day on 2 September for £27.5 million.Marouane Fellaini joins Manchester United for £27.5m https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23938801 British Broadcasting Corporation BBC Sport 3 September 2013 3 September 2013 On that day, United also signed 17-year-old Swiss defender Saidy Janko from Zürich,Transfer news: Manchester United sign FC Zurich youngster Saidy Janko http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11667/8904926/transfer-news-manchester-united-sign-fc-zurich-youngster-saidy-janko Sky Sports 9 August 2014 while abandoning their attempt to sign midfielder Ander Herrera from Athletic Bilbao.Ogden Mark Bascombe Chris Manchester United seal Marouane Fellaini deal but miss out on Athletic Bilbao midfielder Ander Herrera https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/10281297/Manchester-United-seal-Marouane-Fellaini-deal-but-miss-out-on-Athletic-Bilbao-midfielder-Ander-Herrera.html The Telegraph 3 September 2013 9 August 2014 A late loan move for defender Fábio Coentrão from Real Madrid also fell through.Manchester United: Fabio Coentrao move fails https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/23941584 BBC News 9 August 2014 During the transfer window, Real Madrid also rejected a £33.9 million bid from United for midfielder Sami Khedira.Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira confirms Manchester United's failed bid to sign him http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11667/8904658/real-madrid-midfielder-sami-khedira-confirms-manchester-uniteds-failed-bid-to-sign-him Sky Sports 9 August 2014 United's failure to sign several major targets during the summer transfer window, as well as their actions on transfer deadline day, were labelled as a farce.Manchester United inquest begins after David Moyes era opens in farce https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2013/sep/03/manchester-united-david-moyes-transfer-window The Guardian 3 September 2013 9 August 2014 Gibson Owen Manchester United sign Marouane Fellaini on day of high farce http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/english/2013/0903/471828-united-splash-out-l27-5m-for-fellaini RTÉ.ie 3 September 2013 9 August 2014Confusion and farce as United fail to land Herrera http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/234759.html ESPN 9 August 2014Herbert Ian Comment: David Moyes was playing catch-up in the transfer window at Manchester United – and it showed https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/comment-david-moyes-was-playing-catchup-in-the-transfer-window-at-manchester-united--and-it-showed-8797129.html https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220501/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/comment-david-moyes-was-playing-catchup-in-the-transfer-window-at-manchester-united--and-it-showed-8797129.html 1 May 2022 subscription The Independent 4 September 2013 9 August 2014 BBC Sport described the "scramble to get [Fellaini's] deal ... over the line moments before the transfer window closed symbolised the confusion in a summer when a clear transfer strategy was conspicuously absent from Old Trafford." It was pointed out that Fellaini had a £23.5 million release clause that expired at the end of July, and that he ultimately cost only £0.5 million less than what United bid jointly for both Fellaini and Baines in August.Transfer Deadline Day: Man Utd struggle as rivals spend https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/23939901 BBC News 9 August 2014 Meanwhile, the Spanish professional football league said that three lawyers had unsuccessfully negotiated to sign Ander Herrera for United, but United denied sending anyone to the league's offices.Oxley Sonia Fellaini buy cannot mask sense of poor window for United http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-soccer-england-united-idUKBRE9820FZ20130903 https://web.archive.org/web/20160306152213/http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-soccer-england-united-idUKBRE9820FZ20130903 dead 6 March 2016 Reuters 9 August 2014 In DatePos.NameFromFee1 July 2013DFURU Guillermo VarelaURU PeñarolUndisclosedUnited agree Varela deal http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2013/Jun/Manchester-United-agreement-with-Penarol-for-Guillermo-Varela.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 7 June 2013 8 June 2013 2 September 2013MFBEL Marouane FellainiENG Everton£27.5mMatthew Gamble Fellaini Thanks Blues Fans http://www.evertonfc.com/news/2013/09/03/fellaini-thanks-blues-fans evertonfc.com Everton FC 3 September 2013 10 July 2017 2 September 2013DFSUI Saidy JankoSUI ZürichUndisclosedUnited seal Janko signing Adam Marshall http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2013/Sep/saidy-janko-signs-for-manchester-united.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 3 September 2013 3 September 2013 25 January 2014MFESP Juan MataENG Chelsea£37.1mJuan Mata signs for United http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2014/Jan/Juan-Mata-completes-club-record-transfer-to-Manchester-United-from-Chelsea.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 25 January 2014 25 January 2014 Out DatePos.NameToFee1 July 2013DFENG Reece BrownReleasedFlorent Malouda and David Bentley head Premier League free transfer list http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11667/8763185/Florent-Malouda-and-David-Bentley-head-Premier-League-free-transfer-list Sky Sports BSkyB 7 June 2013 7 June 2013 1 July 2013FWENG John CofieReleased1 July 2013DFITA Michele FornasierReleased1 July 2013MFENG Luke GiverinReleased1 July 2013MFENG Luke HendrieReleased1 July 2013DFNIR Luke McCulloughReleased1 July 2013FWNED Gyliano van VelzenReleased1 July 2013DFSUI Frédéric VeseliReleased4 July 2013MFNOR Mats Møller DæhliNOR MoldeUndisclosedAdam Marshall Daehli deal agreed http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2013/Jul/united-reach-agreement-with-molde-over-mats-daehli.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 4 July 2013 4 July 2013 20 August 2013DFENG Scott WoottonENG Leeds UnitedUndisclosedAdam Marshall Wootton signs for Leeds http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2013/Aug/scott-wootton-joins-leeds-united.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 20 August 2013 20 August 201331 January 2014DFBRA FábioWAL Cardiff CityUndisclosedJames Tuck Fabio and Zaha join Cardiff http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2014/Jan/fabio-and-wilfried-zaha-join-cardiff-city-from-manchester-united.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 31 January 2014 31 January 2014 31 January 2014MFENG Ryan TunnicliffeENG FulhamUndisclosedAdam Marshall United duo sign for Fulham http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2014/Jan/ryan-tunnicliffe-and-larnell-cole-join-fulham.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 1 February 2014 1 February 2014 31 January 2014MFENG Larnell ColeENG FulhamUndisclosed 19 May 2014 MF WAL Ryan GiggsRetiredGiggs announces retirement http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2014/May/ryan-giggs-announces-his-retirement-from-playing.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 19 May 2014 19 May 2014 Loan out Date fromDate toPos.NameTo15 July 201324 September 2013MFENG Reece JamesENG Carlisle UnitedAdam Bostock James departs on loan http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2013/Jul/reece-james-joins-carlisle-united-on-loan-until-january.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 15 July 2013 17 July 2013 BREAKING: Defender returns to Manchester United http://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/article/jamesreturnsmu24sep13-1073595.aspx CarlisleUnited.co.uk Carlisle United Andy Hall 24 September 2013 24 September 2013 15 August 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160815003419/http://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/article/jamesreturnsmu24sep13-1073595.aspx dead 26 July 20131 February 2014MFENG Ryan TunnicliffeENG Ipswich TownAdam Marshall Tunnicliffe joins Town http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2013/Jul/ryan-tunnicliffe-joins-ipswich-on-loan.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 26 July 2013 26 July 2013 17 August 201317 November 2013GKENG Sam JohnstoneENG Yeovil TownAdam Marshall Johnstone joins Yeovil on loan 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Nijmegen16 September 20138 October 2013FWITA Federico MachedaENG Doncaster RoversManchester United: Federico Macheda joins Doncaster https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24110829 British Broadcasting Corporation BBC Sport 16 September 2013 16 September 2013 Doncaster Rovers: Federico Macheda returns to Man Utd https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24444354 British Broadcasting Corporation BBC Sport 8 October 2013 8 October 2013 19 September 20131 January 2014MFENG Jesse LingardENG Birmingham CityClubs agree Lingard loan Mark Froggatt http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2013/Sep/Jesse-Lingard-joins-Birmingham-on-loan.aspx 19 September 2013 19 September 2013 Manchester United ManUtd.com Jesse Lingard: Man Utd youngster agrees to extend Birmingham loan https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24582877 British Broadcasting Corporation BBC Sport 18 October 2013 18 October 2013 Adam Marshall Lingard extends Blues stay 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ManUtd.com Manchester United 31 January 2014 31 January 2014 31 January 201430 June 2014FWIRL Sam ByrneENG Carlisle United31 January 20143 March 2014DFENG Tom ThorpeENG Birmingham CityNick Coppack Trio head to Birmingham http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2014/Jan/federico-macheda-secures-birmingham-city-loan.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 31 January 2014 1 February 2014 Adam Marshall Thorpe loan cut short http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2014/Mar/tom-thorpe-returns-to-manchester-united.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 3 March 2014 3 March 2014 31 January 201430 June 2014DFENG Tyler BlackettENG Birmingham City31 January 201430 June 2014FWITA Federico MachedaENG Birmingham City31 January 201430 June 2014FWWAL Tom LawrenceENG Yeovil TownAdam Marshall Lawrence loaned to Yeovil http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2014/Jan/tom-lawrence-makes-loan-move-to-yeovil-town.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 31 January 2014 1 February 2014 31 January 201430 June 2014GKENG Sam JohnstoneENG Doncaster RoversAdam Marshall Johnstone joins Doncaster http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2014/Jan/johnstone-joins-doncaster.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 31 January 2014 1 February 2014 Johnstone Loan Extension 'agreed' http://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/article/johnstone-loan-extension-agreed-1467744.aspx doncasterroversfc.co.uk Doncaster Rovers FC 4 April 2014 4 June 2014 31 January 201430 June 2014FWENG Will KeaneENG Queens Park RangersAdam Bostock Keane links up with QPR http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2014/Jan/will-keane-joins-queens-park-rangers-on-loan.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 31 January 2014 1 February 2014 31 January 201428 February 2014MFENG Jack RudgeENG Torquay UnitedTim Oscroft Rudge loaned to Torquay http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2014/Jan/Jack-Rudge-joins-Torquay-on-loan.aspx ManUtd.com Manchester United 1 February 2014 1 February 2014 27 February 201430 June 2014MFENG Jesse LingardENG Brighton & Hove AlbionLingard agrees Brighton loan Adam Marshall http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2014/Feb/jesse-lingard-agrees-to-join-brighton-on-loan.aspx 27 February 2014 27 February 2014 Manchester United ManUtd.com References 30em 2013–14 Manchester United F.C. kits Category:Manchester United F.C. seasons Manchester United Manchester United Category:2013 in sport in Manchester Category:2014 in sport in Manchester