The Premier League season would have been different if...

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Jose Mourinho went to United

He may have spent much of the season declaring ever-lasting commitment to Chelsea, but there’s little doubt Jose Mourinho was keen on replacing Alex Ferguson last summer. United instead opted for what they saw as the safer bet in David Moyes, a decision that, in hindsight, looks a ludicrous mistake. Moyes seemed intimidated by the scale of the job and was badly let down by players who didn’t respect him. In contrast, Mourinho commands respect and would have embraced life at United. Had he pitched up at Old Trafford there’s no way United would now be preparing for life outside the Champions League for the first time since the 1995/96 season.