<Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> ← 2016--17 2018--19 → </Td> </Tr> <P> The 2017--18 season was Manchester United's 26th season in the Premier League and their 43rd consecutive season in the top flight of English football . The season was the first since 2003--04 without former club captain Wayne Rooney, who rejoined Everton after 13 seasons with United, during which time he overtook Bobby Charlton as their all - time top scorer . United also returned to the Champions League after a single season's absence, having won the 2016--17 UEFA Europa League . </P> <P> United achieved their highest points total and league placing since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013, amassing 81 points to finish second in the Premier League . However, despite winning three cups the previous season, the club failed to secure silverware this time around, also finishing as runners - up in both the UEFA Super Cup and FA Cup . United also suffered disappointing exits in both the EFL Cup and Champions League, bowing out to Bristol City and Sevilla respectively by 2--1 scorelines . Throughout the season, manager José Mourinho was criticised by sections of the media and a small section of United supporters for a perceived negative playing style, this despite having a wealth of attacking options and completing the signing of Alexis Sánchez in January . </P> <P> United preceded their 2017--18 campaign with a tour of the United States, which included the first Manchester derby to be played outside the United Kingdom, in the International Champions Cup . The tour also included games against Real Madrid and Barcelona . The US tour started against LA Galaxy on 15 July 2017 . United then faced Vålerenga in Norway . The final preparations during pre-season included a trip to the Republic of Ireland to face Sampdoria . </P>

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