The 2001-02 campaign delivered a turbulent season of transition and disappointment for Manchester United as The Red Devils failed to win any silverware. Leading the charge was the sensational debut season of Ruud van Nistelrooy, whose 23 Premier League goals proved decisive, alongside the attacking brilliance of midfield stalwarts Paul Scholes and David Beckham. It was a turbulent year, featuring a disappointing third-place finish and an emotional Champions League semi-final exit, that ultimately foreshadowed the end of an era.