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Manchester United 2009-10 Season – Ji-Sung Park

The 2009-10 season was a competitive but ultimately frustrating one for Manchester United, as they finished 2nd in the Premier League behind Chelsea and were eliminated in the Champions League quarterfinals by Bayern Munich. Despite this, the team still won the League Cup and fought on multiple fronts, with Ji-Sung Park playing an important role as a hardworking and versatile midfielder.

🏆 Season Performance

• Premier League: 🥈 2nd Place (Lost the title by 1 point to Chelsea)
• Champions League: ❌ Quarterfinal exit vs. Bayern Munich (Away goals, 4-4 aggregate)
• FA Cup: ❌ Eliminated in the 3rd Round
• League Cup (Carling Cup): 🏆 Winners (Defeated Aston Villa 2-1 in the final)
• Community Shield: ❌ Lost to Chelsea on penalties

⚽ Ji-Sung Park’s Contribution

Ji-Sung Park was a key player in big games, particularly in the Champions League. He was instrumental in United’s 3-2 win over AC Milan in the Round of 16, where he man-marked Andrea Pirlo out of the game and scored a goal. His versatility allowed him to play in midfield and on the wing, contributing crucial work rate and tactical intelligence.

🔴 Manchester United 2009-10 Squad

Goalkeepers

• Edwin van der Sar
• Tomasz Kuszczak
• Ben Foster

Defenders

• Rio Ferdinand
• Nemanja Vidić
• Patrice Evra
• Wes Brown
• John O’Shea
• Rafael
• Fabio
• Jonny Evans
• Gary Neville

Midfielders

• Ji-Sung Park
• Paul Scholes
• Ryan Giggs
• Darren Fletcher
• Michael Carrick
• Nani
• Antonio Valencia
• Anderson
• Darron Gibson

Forwards

• Wayne Rooney (Top scorer – 34 goals in all competitions)
• Dimitar Berbatov
• Michael Owen
• Federico Macheda

Manager

• Sir Alex Ferguson

🔶 Legacy of the 2009-10 Season

Although United missed out on a fourth consecutive league title, they remained a strong force in Europe and England. Ji-Sung Park continued to be one of Sir Alex Ferguson’s most trusted players, known for his tireless energy and ability to perform in crucial matches. His role in big games, particularly in the Champions League, was a testament to his importance to the squad.