The 2005–06 season was mixed for Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson. They finished 2nd in the Premier League, 8 points behind Chelsea, with Wayne Rooney, Ruud van Nistelrooy, and Cristiano Ronaldo emerging as key attacking threats. In the FA Cup, United were eliminated in the quarter-finals by Liverpool, while in the League Cup, they exited early. In the UEFA Champions League, they reached the Round of 16, losing to AC Milan. The season highlighted attacking potential but defensive vulnerabilities, signaling the need for squad adjustments and tactical refinement ahead of the following campaigns.
