Sir Alex Ferguson retired in May 2013 having just won a 13th Premier League title. In the 13 years since, 11 men have taken charge across 12 spells, and seven trophies have followed. Michael Carrick is the latest to hold the job, and after he lifted United from sixth to third last season, the Man United vs Tottenham odds read like a contest again rather than a formality. Here is the full list.

David Moyes: 10 months, one Community Shield

Moyes was Ferguson’s own recommendation and signed a six-year contract. He lasted 10 months, sacked on 22 April 2014 after 51 games in charge. He beat Wigan 2-0 in the Community Shield on 11 August 2013, then took United to seventh, their lowest Premier League finish at that point, and out of European football altogether. Ryan Giggs handled the final four games as caretaker.

Louis van Gaal: two years, one FA Cup

Van Gaal arrived in July 2014 and managed 103 games. He won the FA Cup on 21 May 2016, beating Crystal Palace 2-1 after extra time, and was sacked two days later. Fourth- and fifth-placed league finishes had already settled the argument before the cup run.

Jose Mourinho: the most decorated of them

Mourinho is still the most successful post-Ferguson appointment. Between May 2016 and his sacking on 18 December 2018, he won the 2016 Community Shield, the 2016-17 EFL Cup, beating Southampton 3-2, and the 2016-17 Europa League, beating Ajax 2-0 in Stockholm. His second season ended in a runners-up finish behind Manchester City, one of only two times United have finished second since Ferguson.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: 168 games, no silverware