The 2016-17 campaign delivered a pivotal double-cup success for Manchester United under new manager José Mourinho, as The Red Devils lifted both the League Cup and the Europa League trophy, securing a vital Champions League return. The unforgettable season was defined by the arrival of Zlatan Ibrahimović, whose 17 Premier League goals anchored the attack, alongside the midfield flair of Paul Pogba and the emerging talent of Marcus Rashford. The Europa League final victory over Ajax was particularly crucial, delivering the one major European trophy the club had never won and remains a defining chapter in the post-Ferguson era.