2022/23 Manchester United season, final position, top scorer, memorable matches

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Looking back at everything you need to know from the 2022/23 Manchester United season.

The 2022/23 season marked the beginning of the Erik ten Hag era at Manchester United.

United ended a six-year wait for trophy success by winning the Carabao Cup after beating Newcastle in the final at Wembley.

• Manager: Erik ten Hag

After a poor start, including a 4-0 defeat to Brentford, Ten Hag lifted the mood at Old Trafford and improved multiple factors within the team, including discipline and the fitness of the squad.

The team was visibly more united and resilient than they were under Ralf Rangnick in the previous season.

Results and performance levels dipped after the Carabao Cup triumph, notably with the 7-0 loss to Liverpool.

The season will also be remembered for the controversial departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, as Ten Hag asserted his authority over the squad.

Ronaldo blew up his United career with a scathing interview ahead of the World Cup, which led to the club and player parting ways by mutual consent.

United also had one of the best home records in the Premier League, winning 27 matches in all competitions at Old Trafford to equal a club record.

The club’s hopes of a domestic double fell short with a 2-1 defeat to rivals City at Wembley – but Erik ten Hag would get revenge 12 months later.

Season outcome and top scorer

• Premier League position: 3rd
• Points total: 75
• FA Cup: Runners-up
• Carabao Cup: Champions
• Europa League: Quarter-finals
• Trophies: 1

Marcus Rashford finished the season as United’s top scorer with 30, which is his highest single-season tally to date. He scored 17 goals in the Premier League that season.

• Top scorer: Marcus Rashford – 30

Signings

• Antony
• Casemiro
• Lisandro Martinez
• Tyrell Malacia
• Wout Weghorst (loan)
• Martin Dubravka (loan)
• Christian Eriksen
• Marcel Sabitzer (loan)
• Jack Butland (loan)

Memorable matches

There were multiple memorable matches from Ten Hag’s first season in charge.

Manchester United 2-0 Newcastle

It was the most important match of the season because Ten Hag won his first trophy as United manager, securing the first piece of silverware for the club since 2017.

Casemiro opened the scoring for Ten Hag’s side at Wembley before the Red Devils doubled their lead before the break, thanks to Rashford.

United were crowned Carabao Cup champions.

Manchester United 2-1 Man City

United came from behind to stun Pep Guardiola’s side at Old Trafford.

It started with a controversial equaliser from Bruno Fernandes and ended with Rashford scoring a late winner, after an assist from substitute Alejandro Garnacho.

Manchester United 2-1 Liverpool

After two disappointing opening defeats, Ten Hag’s side changed the narrative with a crucial win over Liverpool. It was the Dutchman’s first competitive win since taking charge of the team.

Jadon Sancho and Rashford provided the goals.

Manchester United 3-1 Arsenal

Arsenal came to Old Trafford after a perfect start to the season, but they were given a reality check when Antony scored on his debut and Rashford bagged a brace.

United fans were encouraged to see United beating rival teams again.

Manchester United 2-1 Barcelona

After drawing 2-2 in the first leg of a Europa League play-off at the Nou Camp, United beat Barcelona 2-1 at Old Trafford despite trailing by a goal at half-time.

The game was turned on its head after the break when Brazilian duo Antony and Fred got on the scoresheet.

Manchester United 4-1 Chelsea

A convincing win over Chelsea secured a top-four spot and qualification for the Champions League. The goals were scored by Casemiro, Anthony Martial, Fernandes (penalty) and Rashford.

What else happened in 2022/23

Alejandro Garnacho scored his first goal for Manchester United, assisted by Cristiano Ronaldo against Real Sociedad. He broke a record held by George Best to become the club’s youngest non-English scorer in Europe.

Kobbie Mainoo made his Manchester United debut in the Carabao Cup quarter-final as a starter vs Charlton, age 17.

Antony scored three goals in his opening three Manchester United games. He was the first United player in 50 years to do so. He could not sustain this form, but his winner over Barcelona was a highlight.

The season also featured the first winter World Cup, with Lisandro Martinez becoming the fifth Manchester United player to win the trophy while under contract to the Red Devils. His Argentina side beat Raphael Varane’s France in the final.