A third-place finish in the Premier League was a clear improvement on sixth from 2018/19 and, crucially, that outcome secured automatic qualification to next term’s UEFA Champions League group stage.
Solskjaer’s men actually earned the same amount of points as last season (66), but impressively conceded 18 goals fewer and scored one more, inspiring a belief in the squad that further steps can be taken in 2020/21.
Trophies are of course the priority at United and the Reds came close to lifting silverware in all three cup competitions, after reaching the League Cup, Emirates FA Cup and UEFA Europa League semi-finals.