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In an announcement on its website late on Monday, Manchester City said that despite the effort of everyone in the team, the club failed to achieve any of its set targets this season except qualifying for the UEFA Champions League for next season

Rio Ferdinand rifled home from close range with just five minutes remaining to spark an outpouring of emotions in Manchester, ensuring a fitting send-off for both Ferguson and Paul Scholes, who was playing in his final home game for the club

Everything surrounding the club in the modern era is built in his image and to his expectations and the 71-year-old will retire at the end of this season with a 13th English title under his belt, leaving a gaping hole in the club and the hearts of supporters that will be impossible to fill

Moyes, who agreed a six-year deal at Old Trafford, said: “I know how hard it will be to follow the best manager ever, but the opportunity to manage Manchester United doesn’t come around very often

Everton delivered what will surely be a fatal blow to Manchester City’s already fading English Premier League title hopes with a 2-0 success at Goodison Park