Laurent Blanc: Man United defender Profile & Stats
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Laurent Blanc

Position: defender

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HAN P W D L F A Diff Win%
H 37 25 6 6 88 30 +58 67.57
A 38 21 7 10 77 52 +25 55.26
TOTALS 75 46 13 16 165 82 +83 61.33

Name: Laurent Blanc
Birthdate: 19-11-1965
Age: 60
Birthplace: Ales, France
Height: 6' 4" (1.93m)
Weight: 13st 12lbs (88kg)
Years at Club: 2001-2003
Signing Info: Transferred from: FC Internazionale Milan, 30/08/2001, £free
Previous Clubs: Montpellier Herault SC, SSC Napoli, Nimes Olympique SC, AS St Etienne, AJ Auxerre, FC Barcelona, Olympique de Marseille, FC Internazionale Milan
Debut: 08/09/2001 v Everton (H) 4-1 (Premiership)
Farewell: Retired from game, 01/07/2003
Passed Away:

Biography

Early Life and Youth Career
Laurent Blanc was born on November 19, 1965, in Alès, a town in southern France. He grew up in a footballing family—his uncle José Santini was a professional player—so Blanc began playing at a young age. He joined his local club, ASPTT Alès, where his towering presence and composure on the ball marked him out as a promising defender. In 1983, at age 17, he was scouted by Montpellier HSC and enrolled in their youth academy. Under coach René Marsiglia, he refined his defensive technique and aerial ability, earning promotion to Montpellier’s first team in 1984.

Club Career
Montpellier (1984–1991)
Blanc made his professional debut for Montpellier in Ligue 2 during the 1984–85 season. He helped them win promotion to Ligue 1 in 1987 by finishing second, and over the next four seasons, he became a mainstay in central defense. In 1989–90, he captained Montpellier to their first major trophy—the Coupe de France—defeating RC Paris 0–1 in the final. His leadership, ball-playing ability, and penchant for driving forward from defense drew attention from clubs abroad. During his time at Montpellier, he made 242 appearances and scored 28 goals in all competitions.

Napoli (1991–1993)
In July 1991, Blanc signed for Serie A champions Napoli for a fee of approximately €5 million. Playing alongside the likes of Careca and Salvatore Bagni, he adapted to Italy’s tactical defensive demands, forming a strong partnership with Ciro Ferrara. Over two seasons, Blanc made 55 league appearances and scored 5 goals. Napoli finished third in 1991–92 and took fourth in 1992–93, with Blanc contributing vital goals from set pieces.

Return to France: Nîmes (loan) & Saint-Étienne (1993–1996)
Limited playing time at Napoli led Blanc to return to France on loan with Nîmes Olympique for the 1993–94 Ligue 1 season. He made 28 appearances and scored 2 goals, but Nîmes were relegated at season’s end. In summer 1994, Blanc joined AS Saint-Étienne, who had just been promoted to Ligue 1. Over two seasons (1994–96), he featured 68 times and scored 6 goals, earning plaudits for his organizational skill in defense despite Saint-Étienne’s midtable finishes.

Auxerre (1996–1997)
Blanc’s consistent form led to a move to AJ Auxerre under manager Guy Roux in 1996. In the 1996–97 season, Blanc captained Auxerre to a historic double—winning both Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France. He scored 7 goals in 44 appearances across all competitions, combining defensive solidity with intelligent passing out of the back. His performances earned him the Ligue 1 Defender of the Year award that season.

FC Barcelona (1997–1999)
FC Barcelona signed Blanc in summer 1997 for approximately €12 million. Playing alongside Josep Guardiola and Ronald de Boer, he slotted into Louis van Gaal’s 3–4–3 system. In 1997–98, Barcelona won the Copa del Rey, Supercopa de España, and UEFA Super Cup, with Blanc anchoring a defense that conceded just 29 goals in 38 La Liga matches. He made 67 appearances and scored 5 goals over two seasons, earning the nickname “Le Président” for his composure and leadership.

Olympique Marseille (1999–2001)
Blanc returned to France in July 1999, joining Olympique Marseille as captain. Under manager Javier Clemente, he helped guide the team to UEFA Cup qualification in 1999–2000. Over two seasons, Blanc made 61 appearances, scored 4 goals, and was lauded for his mentorship of younger defenders, such as Bixente Lizarazu. He left Marseille in summer 2001 after concluding negotiations with Internazionale.

Internazionale (2001–2003)
At age 35, Blanc moved back to Serie A with Internazionale. He featured regularly in 2001–02, making 32 Serie A appearances and scoring twice, as Inter finished second in the league behind Juventus. In 2002–03, injuries limited him to 14 appearances before he announced his retirement in June 2003. Over his two seasons at Inter, he totaled 46 games and 3 goals.

International Career
Blanc earned his first cap for France on March 17, 1989, in a 2–0 Euro 1992 qualifier win over Cyprus. Quickly establishing himself alongside Marcel Desailly and Frank Lebœuf, he became known as a defender unafraid to carry the ball out from the back.

UEFA Euro 1996: Played every minute as France reached the semifinals, where they lost to the Czech Republic on penalties.

FIFA World Cup 1998: A key member of the “Les Bleus” squad that won France’s first World Cup. In the quarterfinal against Italy, Blanc converted the decisive penalty in the shootout. He made six appearances, conceding only one goal en route to the final, where France beat Brazil 3–0.

UEFA Euro 2000: Partnered with Marcel Desailly in central defense as France won the tournament; Blanc played all six matches and scored against the Netherlands in the semifinal (2–3 loss, but France advanced on golden goal). He was named in the Team of the Tournament.

2001 FIFA Confederations Cup: Captained France to victory, defeating Japan in the final.

FIFA World Cup 2002 & UEFA Euro 2004: France were eliminated early in both tournaments; Blanc saw reduced playing time in 2004 under coach Jacques Santini. He retired from international football after France’s quarterfinal exit at Euro 2004.

Over an international career spanning 1989–2004, Blanc earned 97 caps and scored 16 goals—the highest tally by any defender in French history at that time.

Managerial Career
FC Lyon (2007–2009)
After a brief spell as television pundit, Blanc began his coaching career at Lyon in June 2007. In four seasons, he won three consecutive Ligue 1 titles (2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10), the 2007–08 Coupe de France, and two Trophée des Champions. He was named Ligue 1 Manager of the Year in 2008 and 2009.

FC Bordeaux (2009–2010)
Blanc moved to Bordeaux in June 2009. In his only season, he led them to the Ligue 1 title (2008–09), the Coupe de la Ligue (2009–10), and a UEFA Champions League quarterfinal appearance.

France National Team (2010–2012)
Appointed head coach of France in July 2010, Blanc inherited a team that had failed to qualify for the 2010 World Cup. He guided them through a perfect qualifying campaign for Euro 2012 but resigned in June 2012 after a group-stage exit in the final tournament.

Paris Saint-Germain (2013–2016)
Joining PSG in June 2013, Blanc oversaw the most successful period in the club’s history up to that point. PSG won three consecutive Ligue 1 titles (2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16), two Coupes de France, two Coupes de la Ligue, and two Trophée des Champions. He departed in June 2016 with a reputation for defensive solidity and man-management.

Al-Rayyan SC (2016–2017) & OGC Nice (2019–2020)
Blanc spent a year managing Al-Rayyan in Qatar (2016–17), winning the Qatar Crown Prince Cup in 2017. He was appointed manager of Nice in October 2019, steering them to a 5th-place Ligue 1 finish in 2019–20 despite the COVID-19–shortened season, before departing by mutual consent in September 2020.

Playing Style and Attributes
Ball-Playing Centre-Back: Blanc was among the first defenders comfortable initiating attacks from deep, using precise long passes and calm dribbling.

Aerial Dominance: Standing 1.87 m tall, he excelled at defending crosses and set pieces, while also contributing goals at the far post.

Leadership & Intelligence: Nicknamed “Le Président,” he marshaled his backline with tactical acumen, anticipation, and organizational skill.

Versatility: Although primarily a centre-back, he could fill in at right-back or as a defensive midfielder when required.

Personal Life
Laurent Blanc married French model and author Véronika Loubry in 2004. They have two children, Vivianne (born 2008) and Matthis (born 2012). Off the pitch, Blanc is known for his love of architecture and often collaborates on design projects in Lyon, where he maintains a residence. He has also participated in numerous charity matches and UNICEF fundraising initiatives.

Career Statistics (Summary)
Club (League Appearances / Goals)
Montpellier (1984–1991): 242 / 28

Napoli (1991–1993): 55 / 5

Nîmes (loan, 1993–1994): 28 / 2

Saint-Étienne (1994–1996): 68 / 6

Auxerre (1996–1997): 44 / 7

Barcelona (1997–1999): 61 / 5

Marseille (1999–2001): 61 / 4

Internazionale (2001–2003): 46 / 3

Total: 605 appearances, 60 goals

International (France)
Caps: 97

Goals: 16

Honors
Club
Montpellier: Coupe de France (1989–90)

Auxerre: Ligue 1 (1996–97), Coupe de France (1996–97)

Barcelona: Copa del Rey (1997–98), Supercopa de España (1997), UEFA Super Cup (1997)

International
France: FIFA World Cup (1998), UEFA European Championship (2000), FIFA Confederations Cup (2001), Olympic gold (as reserve, 1984 – unused squad member)

Individual
Ligue 1 Defender of the Year: 1996–97

French Player of the Year: 1998, 2000

UEFA Team of the Tournament: Euro 2000

Ligue 1 Manager of the Year: 2007–08, 2008–09

Managerial
Lyon: Ligue 1 (2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10), Coupe de France (2007–08), Trophée des Champions (2007, 2008, 2009)

Bordeaux: Ligue 1 (2008–09), Coupe de la Ligue (2009–10)

Paris Saint-Germain: Ligue 1 (2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16), Coupe de France (2014–15, 2015–16), Coupe de la Ligue (2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16), Trophée des Champions (2013, 2014, 2015)

Al-Rayyan: Qatar Crown Prince Cup (2017)

Laurent Blanc’s legacy spans both illustrious playing and managerial careers. As a defender, he redefined the centre-back role by combining elegance on the ball with astute leadership. Transitioning seamlessly into coaching, he delivered trophies at multiple clubs and guided France to a major trophy in the Confederations Cup. Whether organizing a backline or orchestrating an attack from deep, Blanc’s football intellect has left an indelible mark on the modern game.
 
League League Cup FA Cup Charity Shield European Cup Europa League Super Cup Cup Winners Cup Inter-cont Cup World Clubs Cup    
Season Goals Season Apps
No Season League Goals League Apps LC Goals LC Apps FAC Goals FAC Apps CS Goals CS Apps EC Goals EC Apps Europa Goals Europa Apps SC Goals SC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps IC Goals IC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps Season
Goals		 Season
Apps
1. 2001-2002 1 29 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 46
2. 2002-2003 0 19 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 29
TOTALS 1 48 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 75

Detailed Match & Performance Charts

MUFC Player Goals MUFC Player Appearances MUFC Player Opponent Manager MUFC Player Club Manager
No Opponent Goals Appearances
1. Boavista 2 2
2. Olympiakos Piraeus 1 1
3. Tottenham Hotspur 1 1
No Opponent Appearances Goals
1. Deportivo La Coruna 5 0
2. Middlesbrough 5 0
3. Everton 4 0
4. Newcastle United 4 0
5. Olympiakos Piraeus 4 1
6. Bayer 04 Leverkusen 4 0
7. Sunderland 3 0
8. Leeds United 3 0
9. Chelsea 3 0
10. Southampton 3 0
11. Aston Villa 3 0
12. Charlton Athletic 3 0
13. West Ham United 3 0
14. Tottenham Hotspur 2 1
15. Leicester City 2 0
16. Bayern Munich 2 0
17. Arsenal 2 0
18. Boavista 2 2
19. Fulham 2 0
20. Blackburn Rovers 2 0
21. Bolton Wanderers 2 0
22. Nantes Atlantique 2 0
23. Zalaegerszeg 2 0
24. Lille 1 0
25. Derby County 1 0
26. Liverpool 1 0
27. West Bromwich Albion 1 0
28. Maccabi Haifa 1 0
29. Manchester City 1 0
30. Portsmouth 1 0
31. Basel 1 0
No Opponent Manager No
1. Irureta, Javier 5
2. McClaren, Steve 5
3. Robson, Bobby 4
4. Toppmoller, Klaus 4
5. Lemonis, Panagiotis 3
6. Reid, Peter 3
7. Ranieri, Claudio 3
8. Strachan, Gordon 3
9. Curbishley, Alan 3
10. Roeder, Glenn 3
11. Smith, Walter 2
12. Hoddle, Glenn 2
13. O'Leary, David 2
14. Bassett, Dave 2
15. Hitzfeld, Ottmar 2
16. Wenger, Arsene 2
17. Pacheco, Jaime 2
18. Tigana, Jean 2
19. Souness, Graeme 2
20. Allardyce, Sam 2
21. Marcos, Angel 2
22. Taylor, Graham 2
23. Bozsik, Peter 2
24. Moyes, David 2
25. Halilhodzic, Vahid 1
26. Todd, Colin 1
27. Gregory, John 1
28. Houllier, Gerard 1
29. Megson, Gary 1
30. Venables, Terry 1
31. Shum, Itzhak 1
32. Kollias, Ioannis 1
33. Keegan, Kevin 1
34. Redknapp, Harry 1
35. Gross, Christian 1
No MUFC Managers Count
1. Ferguson, Alex 75
Stadiums Competition Opponents Opponent Nationality
No Stadium Count
1. Old Trafford 37
2. Estadio de Riazor 3
3. Riverside Stadium 3
4. Bayarena 2
5. Boleyn Ground 2
6. Elland Road 2
7. Goodison Park 2
8. St James Park, Newcastle 2
9. Stadium of Light, Sunderland 2
10. Stamford Bridge 2
11. The Valley 2
12. Craven Cottage 1
13. Estadio do Bessa 1
14. Ewood Park 1
15. Ferenc Puskas Stadium 1
16. Filbert Street 1
17. Highbury 1
18. Loftus Road 1
19. Maine Road 1
20. Olympic Stadium, Athens 1
21. Olympic Stadium, Munich 1
22. Reebok Stadium 1
23. Rizoupoli 1
24. St Marys Stadium 1
25. Stade Beaujoire 1
26. Villa Park 1
27. White Hart Lane 1
No Competition Count
1. Premiership 48
2. European Cup 24
3. FA Cup 3
No Opponent Count
1. Deportivo La Coruna 5
2. Middlesbrough 5
3. Everton 4
4. Newcastle United 4
5. Olympiakos Piraeus 4
6. Bayer 04 Leverkusen 4
7. Sunderland 3
8. Leeds United 3
9. Chelsea 3
10. Southampton 3
11. Aston Villa 3
12. Charlton Athletic 3
13. West Ham United 3
14. Tottenham Hotspur 2
15. Leicester City 2
16. Bayern Munich 2
17. Arsenal 2
18. Boavista 2
19. Fulham 2
20. Blackburn Rovers 2
21. Bolton Wanderers 2
22. Nantes Atlantique 2
23. Zalaegerszeg 2
24. Lille 1
25. Derby County 1
26. Liverpool 1
27. West Bromwich Albion 1
28. Maccabi Haifa 1
29. Manchester City 1
30. Portsmouth 1
31. Basel 1
No Opponent Nationality Count
1. England 51
2. Germany 6
3. Spain 5
4. Greece 4
5. France 3
6. Portugal 2
7. Hungary 2
8. Israel 1
9. Switzerland 1
Roy Keane own goal v Real Madrid Old Trafford 2000 Cup Finals
No Date Opponent Competition Own Goals
1. 10-04-2002 Deportivo La Coruna European Cup 1
No Date Opponent WDL F-A Competition
Player never featured in a Cup Final.
Penalties scored for Manchester United Manchester United Hat-Tricks
No Date Opponents Competition Penaltys
Player has never scored a penalty for the club.
No Date Opponent Competition Goals
Player has never scored a hat-trick or better during a game.
 
Red Cards  
No Date Opponent Competition
Player has never been sent off during a match.
 

All Matches played
No Date Comp Opponent WDL F-A HAN Goal!! Scorers Opponent scorers
1. 08-09-2001 PL Everton W 4-1 H 0 Juan Sebastian Veron 4', Andrew Cole 40', Quinton Fortune 46', David Beckham 90' Kevin Campbell 68'
2. 15-09-2001 PL Newcastle United L 3-4 A 0 Ruud van Nistelrooy 29', Ryan Giggs 62', Juan Sebastian Veron 64' Laurent Robert 5', Rob Lee 34', Nikos Dabizas 52', Alan Shearer 82'
3. 18-09-2001 EC/UCL Lille W 1-0 H 0 David Beckham 90'
4. 25-09-2001 EC/UCL Deportivo La Coruna L 1-2 A 0 Paul Scholes 40' Walter Pandiani 86', Noureddine Naybet 90'
5. 29-09-2001 PL Tottenham Hotspur W 5-3 A 1 Andrew Cole 46', Laurent Blanc 58', Ruud van Nistelrooy 72', Juan Sebastian Veron 76', David Beckham 87' Dean Richards 15', Les Ferdinand 25', Christian Ziege 45'
6. 10-10-2001 EC/UCL Olympiakos Piraeus W 2-0 A 0 David Beckham 66', Andrew Cole 82'
7. 13-10-2001 PL Sunderland W 3-1 A 0 Stanislav Varga 35' (o.g.), Ryan Giggs 59', Andrew Cole 66' Kevin Phillips 83'
8. 17-10-2001 EC/UCL Deportivo La Coruna L 2-3 H 0 Ruud van Nistelrooy 7', 40' Sergio Gonzalez 37', Diego Tristan 38', 60'
9. 23-10-2001 EC/UCL Olympiakos Piraeus W 3-0 H 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 80', Ryan Giggs 88', Ruud van Nistelrooy 90'+4
10. 27-10-2001 PL Leeds United D 1-1 H 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 89' Mark Viduka 77'
11. 17-11-2001 PL Leicester City W 2-0 H 0 Ruud van Nistelrooy 21', Dwight Yorke 50'
12. 20-11-2001 EC/UCL Bayern Munich D 1-1 A 0 Ruud van Nistelrooy 74' Paulo Sergio 87'
13. 25-11-2001 PL Arsenal L 1-3 A 0 Paul Scholes 14' Freddie Ljungberg 49', Thierry Henry 80', 85'
14. 01-12-2001 PL Chelsea L 0-3 H 0 Mario Melchiot 6', Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink 64', Eidur Gudjohnsen 86'
15. 05-12-2001 EC/UCL Boavista W 3-0 H 1 Ruud van Nistelrooy 31', 62', Laurent Blanc 55'
16. 12-12-2001 PL Derby County W 5-0 H 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 6', 58', Roy Keane 10', Ruud van Nistelrooy 63', Paul Scholes 89'
17. 15-12-2001 PL Middlesbrough W 1-0 A 0 Ruud van Nistelrooy 76'
18. 22-12-2001 PL Southampton W 6-1 H 0 Ruud van Nistelrooy 1', 34', 54', Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 41', Roy Keane 72', Phil Neville 78' Marion Pahars 55'
19. 26-12-2001 PL Everton W 2-0 A 0 Ryan Giggs 78', Ruud van Nistelrooy 85'
20. 30-12-2001 PL Fulham W 3-2 A 0 Ryan Giggs 5', 47', Ruud van Nistelrooy 45' Sylvain Legwinski 45', Steve Marlet 89'
21. 02-01-2002 PL Newcastle United W 3-1 H 0 Ruud van Nistelrooy 24', Paul Scholes 50', 62' Alan Shearer 69'
22. 06-01-2002 FAC Aston Villa W 3-2 A 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 77', Ruud van Nistelrooy 80', 82' Ian Taylor 52', Phil Neville 54' (o.g.)
23. 13-01-2002 PL Southampton W 3-1 A 0 Ruud van Nistelrooy 9', David Beckham 45', Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 63' James Beattie 3'
24. 19-01-2002 PL Blackburn Rovers W 2-1 H 0 Ruud van Nistelrooy 45' (pen), Roy Keane 81' Craig Hignett 49'
25. 22-01-2002 PL Liverpool L 0-1 H 0 Danny Murphy 84'
26. 26-01-2002 FAC Middlesbrough L 0-2 A 0 Noel Whelan 85', Andy Campbell 89'
27. 29-01-2002 PL Bolton Wanderers W 4-0 A 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 15', 39', 64', Ruud van Nistelrooy 83'
28. 02-02-2002 PL Sunderland W 4-1 H 0 Phil Neville 6', David Beckham 25', Ruud van Nistelrooy 28', 44' (pen) Kevin Phillips 12'
29. 10-02-2002 PL Charlton Athletic W 2-0 A 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 33', 74'
30. 20-02-2002 EC/UCL Nantes Atlantique D 1-1 A 0 Ruud van Nistelrooy 90'+4 (pen) Viorel Moldovan 9'
31. 23-02-2002 PL Aston Villa W 1-0 H 0 Ruud van Nistelrooy 50'
32. 26-02-2002 EC/UCL Nantes Atlantique W 5-1 H 0 David Beckham 18', Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 31', 78', Mikael Silvestre 38', Ruud van Nistelrooy 64' (pen) Frederic Da Rocha 17'
33. 06-03-2002 PL Tottenham Hotspur W 4-0 H 0 David Beckham 15', 64', Ruud van Nistelrooy 43' (pen) 76'
34. 13-03-2002 EC/UCL Bayern Munich D 0-0 H 0
35. 16-03-2002 PL West Ham United W 5-3 A 0 David Beckham 17', 89' (pen), Nicky Butt 22', Paul Scholes 55', Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 64' Steve Lomas 8', Frederic Kanoute 20', Jermain Defoe 78'
36. 19-03-2002 EC/UCL Boavista W 3-0 A 1 Laurent Blanc 14', Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 29', David Beckham 51' (pen)
37. 23-03-2002 PL Middlesbrough L 0-1 H 0 Alen Boksic 9'
38. 30-03-2002 PL Leeds United W 4-3 A 0 Paul Scholes 8', Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 37', 39', Ryan Giggs 55' Mark Viduka 20', Ian Harte 62', Lee Bowyer 80'
39. 02-04-2002 EC/UCL Deportivo La Coruna W 2-0 A 0 David Beckham 15', Ruud van Nistelrooy 41'
40. 06-04-2002 PL Leicester City W 1-0 A 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 61'
41. 10-04-2002 EC/UCL Deportivo La Coruna W 3-2 H 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 23', 56', Ryan Giggs 69' Laurent Blanc 45' (o.g.), Djalminha 90'+1
42. 20-04-2002 PL Chelsea W 3-0 A 0 Paul Scholes 15', Ruud van Nistelrooy 41', Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 86'
43. 24-04-2002 EC/UCL Bayer 04 Leverkusen D 2-2 H 0 Boris Zivkovic 29' (o.g.), Ruud van Nistelrooy 67' (pen) Michael Ballack 62', Oliver Neuville 75'
44. 30-04-2002 EC/UCL Bayer 04 Leverkusen D 1-1 A 0 Roy Keane 28' Oliver Neuville 45'
45. 08-05-2002 PL Arsenal L 0-1 H 0 Sylvain Wiltord 56'
46. 11-05-2002 PL Charlton Athletic D 0-0 H 0
47. 14-08-2002 EC/UCL Zalaegerszeg L 0-1 A 0 Bela Koplarovics 90'
48. 17-08-2002 PL West Bromwich Albion W 1-0 H 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 78'
49. 23-08-2002 PL Chelsea D 2-2 A 0 David Beckham 26', Ryan Giggs 66' William Gallas 3', Bolo Zenden 45'
50. 27-08-2002 EC/UCL Zalaegerszeg W 5-0 H 0 Ruud van Nistelrooy 6', 76' (pen), David Beckham 15', Paul Scholes 21', Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 84'
51. 31-08-2002 PL Sunderland D 1-1 A 0 Ryan Giggs 7' Tore Andre Flo 70'
52. 03-09-2002 PL Middlesbrough W 1-0 H 0 Ruud van Nistelrooy 28' (pen)
53. 11-09-2002 PL Bolton Wanderers L 0-1 H 0 Kevin Nolan 76'
54. 14-09-2002 PL Leeds United L 0-1 A 0 Harry Kewell 67'
55. 18-09-2002 EC/UCL Maccabi Haifa W 5-2 H 0 Ryan Giggs 10', Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 35', Juan Sebastian Veron 46', Ruud van Nistelrooy 54', Diego Forlan 89' (pen) Yaniv Katan 8', Rafi Cohen 85'
56. 24-09-2002 EC/UCL Bayer 04 Leverkusen W 2-1 A 0 Ruud van Nistelrooy 31', 44' *Dimitar Berbatov 52'
57. 28-09-2002 PL Charlton Athletic W 3-1 A 0 Paul Scholes 54', Ryan Giggs 83', Ruud van Nistelrooy 90'+3 Claus Jensen 43'
58. 01-10-2002 EC/UCL Olympiakos Piraeus W 4-0 H 0 Ryan Giggs 19', Juan Sebastian Veron 26', Georgios Anatolakis 67' (o.g.), Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 77'
59. 07-10-2002 PL Everton W 3-0 H 0 Paul Scholes 86', 90', Ruud van Nistelrooy 89' (pen)
60. 19-10-2002 PL Fulham D 1-1 A 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 62' Steve Marlet 35'
61. 23-10-2002 EC/UCL Olympiakos Piraeus W 3-2 A 1 Laurent Blanc 20', Juan Sebastian Veron 58', Paul Scholes 83' Lampros Choutos 69', Predrag Djordjevic 73'
62. 26-10-2002 PL Aston Villa D 1-1 H 0 Diego Forlan 77' Olof Mellberg 35'
63. 02-11-2002 PL Southampton W 2-1 H 0 Phil Neville 15', Diego Forlan 85' Fabrice Fernandes 18'
64. 09-11-2002 PL Manchester City L 1-3 A 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 8' Nicholas Anelka 5', Shaun Goater 26', 50'
65. 13-11-2002 EC/UCL Bayer 04 Leverkusen W 2-0 H 0 Juan Sebastian Veron 42', Ruud van Nistelrooy 69'
66. 17-11-2002 PL West Ham United D 1-1 A 0 Ruud van Nistelrooy 38' Jermain Defoe 86'
67. 23-11-2002 PL Newcastle United W 5-3 H 0 Paul Scholes 25', Ruud van Nistelrooy 38', 45', 53', Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 55' Olivier Bernard 35', Alan Shearer 52', Craig Bellamy 75'
68. 14-12-2002 PL West Ham United W 3-0 H 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 15', Juan Sebastian Veron 17', Sebastien Schemmel 61' (o.g.)
69. 22-12-2002 PL Blackburn Rovers L 0-1 A 0 Gary Flitcroft 40'
70. 26-12-2002 PL Middlesbrough L 1-3 A 0 Ryan Giggs 60' Alen Boksic 43', Szilard Nemeth 47', Joseph-Desire Job 86'
71. 04-01-2003 FAC Portsmouth W 4-1 H 0 Ruud van Nistelrooy 4' (pen), 81' (pen), David Beckham 17', Paul Scholes 90' Steve Stone 38'
72. 12-03-2003 EC/UCL Basel D 1-1 H 0 Gary Neville 53' Christian Eduardo Gimenez 14'
73. 18-03-2003 EC/UCL Deportivo La Coruna L 0-2 A 0 Victor Sanchez 32', Mark Lynch 47' (o.g.)
74. 12-04-2003 PL Newcastle United W 6-2 A 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 32', Paul Scholes 34', 38', 52', Ryan Giggs 44', Ruud van Nistelrooy 58' (pen) Jermaine Jenas 21', Shola Ameobi 89'
75. 11-05-2003 PL Everton W 2-1 A 0 David Beckham 43', Ruud van Nistelrooy 79' (pen) Kevin Campbell 8'
 

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