2012 Manchester United Home – Paul Scholes #22 Small

The 2012/13 season was a landmark year for Manchester United Football Club, marking the final campaign of legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson, who retired after leading the club to its 20th English league title.

• Premier League:

  • Manchester United won the Premier League title with 89 points, finishing 11 clear of second-place Manchester City.

  • It was Ferguson’s 13th league title and United’s record 20th overall.

• Domestic Cups:

  • FA Cup: Knocked out in the sixth round (quarterfinal) by Chelsea.

  • League Cup: Eliminated in the fourth round by Chelsea (5–4 in extra time).

• UEFA Champions League:

  • Reached the Round of 16, eliminated by Real Madrid in a controversial tie where Nani was sent off in the second leg (1–2 at Old Trafford, 2–3 on aggregate).

• Key Storyline: Veteran players like Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs, and Rio Ferdinand provided experience in Ferguson’s farewell season, while new signing Robin van Persie fired United to glory.

• Kit: The 2012/13 home jersey, by Nike, featured the iconic red gingham checkered pattern with a black V-neck collar — a modern twist on tradition, now synonymous with Ferguson’s farewell and Scholes’ final season.

2. Player’s Impact – Paul Scholes (2012/13)

Paul Scholes, one of the most technically gifted midfielders in English football history, came out of retirement in January 2012 and continued through the 2012/13 season, his true farewell year.

• Appearances: 16 in all competitions (including 8 in the Premier League).

• Statistics: 1 goal and 1 assist.

• Key Contributions:

  • Scored against Wigan early in the season after returning to fitness.

  • Provided stability and composure in midfield when called upon.

  • Served as a mentor to younger players like Tom Cleverley and Shinji Kagawa.

• Role: Used mainly in rotation, Scholes’ passing precision and control helped United maintain tempo and dictate play.

• Legacy: The 2012/13 campaign marked Scholes’ final season before retiring for good, ending an extraordinary 718-game, 155-goal career — all for Manchester United.

3. Full Squad List – Manchester United 2012/13

Manager: Sir Alex Ferguson

Goalkeepers:

• David de Gea

• Anders Lindegaard

• Ben Amos

Defenders:

• Rio Ferdinand

• Nemanja Vidić (Captain)

• Patrice Evra

• Rafael da Silva

• Jonny Evans

• Chris Smalling

• Phil Jones

• Alexander Büttner

Midfielders:

• Paul Scholes

• Michael Carrick

• Ryan Giggs

• Tom Cleverley

• Shinji Kagawa

• Anderson

• Darren Fletcher

• Nani

• Antonio Valencia

• Ashley Young

Forwards:

• Robin van Persie

• Wayne Rooney

• Javier “Chicharito” Hernández

• Danny Welbeck