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- Home Jersey
- Year: 1988-1990
- Player: Hughes, Robins, Ince
- Size: L (52.5 cm x 70 cm)
- Brand: Adidas
- Sponsor: Sharp
- Details: Excellent condition, lovely home shirt with the trefoil and sublimated MUFC pattern.
In the 1988-1989 season, Manchester United finished 11th in the English First Division under manager Alex Ferguson. The club struggled for consistency, but the arrival of players like Mark Hughes and Brian McClair gave the team more attacking power. Although United had a solid cup run, winning the FA Cup, they could not mount a serious league challenge. Ferguson's rebuilding efforts were evident, but it was clear the team needed more time to challenge for major honors. Manchester United’s 1989–90 season was a turning point under manager Alex Ferguson, though it didn’t start that way. The team finished a disappointing 13th in the First Division, their lowest league position in years, and endured a long winless stretch that had fans calling for Ferguson’s dismissal. However, the campaign ended in triumph as United won the FA Cup, defeating Crystal Palace 1–0 in a replay after a thrilling 3–3 draw in the first final. This victory marked Ferguson’s first major trophy with the club and secured European qualification for the following season.