2011 Manchester United Home- Wayne Rooney #10 XXL

The 2010–11 season was one of the most successful and defining campaigns in the modern history of Manchester United. Managed by Sir Alex Ferguson, United reclaimed the Premier League title, securing their 19th league championship and surpassing Liverpool as England’s most successful club in top-flight history.

United finished the league champions with 80 points, built on consistency, defensive resilience, and late-match efficiency rather than attacking extravagance. While critics questioned the squad’s flair compared to previous Ferguson sides, United repeatedly delivered in decisive moments, especially at Old Trafford. Domestically, they exited the FA Cup in the semi-finals and the League Cup in the fifth round.

In Europe, Manchester United enjoyed a deep UEFA Champions League run, reaching the final at Wembley. After navigating a difficult group and eliminating Marseille, Chelsea, and Schalke, United faced Barcelona in the final. Despite a valiant effort, they were defeated 3–1, as Barcelona delivered a historic performance. Even in defeat, the run reinforced United’s elite status and capped a milestone season.

The 2010–11 Manchester United home kit, produced by Nike, was elegant and symbolic. Featuring a classic red base, a black V-neck collar, and subtle tonal detailing, the shirt commemorated the club’s historic 19th title. Clean and understated, it is now regarded as a quintessential vintage football shirt from the Ferguson era.

2. Player’s Impact – Wayne Rooney

The 2010–11 season was one of the most complete and influential of Wayne Rooney’s career. Following contract uncertainty at the start of the campaign, Rooney responded with his finest all-around season for Manchester United, evolving into the team’s primary attacking force and tactical fulcrum.

Rooney made 40 appearances across all competitions, scoring 20 goals and contributing 12 assists, numbers that reflected both productivity and versatility. While capable of leading the line, he frequently operated as a deep-lying forward, dropping into midfield to link play, press aggressively, and create space for teammates.

His defining moment came in the Manchester derby at Old Trafford, where he scored an iconic overhead kick against Manchester City — a goal widely regarded as one of the greatest in Premier League history. Beyond that moment, Rooney delivered consistently in big matches, scoring crucial goals during the title run-in and playing a central role in United’s Champions League progression.

Tactically, Rooney’s intelligence allowed Ferguson to maximize a squad in transition. His work rate, positional flexibility, and leadership set the standard for the team, and this season cemented his legacy as Manchester United’s talisman of the post-Ronaldo era.

3. Full Squad List (Manchester United – 2010–11 Season)

Manager: Sir Alex Ferguson

Goalkeepers:
Edwin van der Sar, Anders Lindegaard, Ben Amos

Defenders:
Nemanja Vidić (captain), Rio Ferdinand, Patrice Evra, Rafael da Silva, Fabio da Silva, Jonny Evans, Chris Smalling, John O’Shea

Midfielders:
Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Michael Carrick, Darren Fletcher, Anderson, Nani, Antonio Valencia, Park Ji-sung

Forwards:
Wayne Rooney, Javier Hernández, Dimitar Berbatov, Michael Owen