5 unforgettable Manchester United matches of 2014

Probably the toughest year the Red Devils endured in almost three decades clearly proved that there’s always room for improvement, even if you are the best of the lot. The 2012/13 English Premier League Champions had a mighty fall from the top under David Moyes.As soon as it was mathematically ensured that United won’t be able to compete in a European competition – for the first time in 25 years, the board relieved Moyes of his duties and appointed a commanding figure in Louis van Gaal.The former Dutch team manager also had a tough start to the Premier League – the Manchester derby loss in November left them with 13 points off 10 games, their worst start to the season since 1986. Things, however, have looked on the way up since then – an unbeaten run with 7 wins and 2 draws has restored confidence.Having said that, there were still some unforgettable moments which will forever stay in the minds of The Red Army – including a very humiliating loss to one of their fiercest rivals in England. Let’s take a look at the highlights from the five most memorable Manchester United games of the year.DISCLAIMER: The matches are not in chronological order.

#5 March 16, Manchester United 3-0 Liverpool

An absolutely hopeless Sunday evening for the players as well as the supporters of Manchester United as this game absolutely killed chances, if there were any, of getting a respectable finish to the season. A Luis Suarez strike and two Steven Gerrard penalties helped Liverpool complete the Premier League double over United and the countdown for the impending sack of David Moyes began.

The match saw the home team get outplayed by their fierce rivals, who coasted to a 3-0 victory. What came out in this match was the meek approach of the reigning champions, and how it was a problem that needed immediate addressing, as the manager Moyes was unable to bring about any difference in the way the team approached games.