Following the unprecedented successes of 1998-99 was never going to be easy. Defending three trophies is a mammoth task for any team, even for Manchester United.
In the end, the Reds never even had the chance to defend the FA Cup as they bowed to FA pressure and participated in the inaugural World Club Championship in Brazil with mixed results.
The defence of the European Cup was to end in disappointment at the hands of eventual winners Real Madrid. However, there were plenty of high points to remember as the Premiership was retained and the World Club Cup took pride of place in the Old Trafford trophy room!
