For five minutes it looked as if Wayne Rooney's 20th minute header against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light was going to prove sufficient as Manchester City trailed QPR at Eastlands but in the end the Barclays Premier League title eluded Sir Alex Ferguson's side.
Belgian playmaker Eden Hazard is refusing to confirm which club he will play for next season amid mounting speculation it will be one of the Manchester duo.
On the day that their rivals City became firm favourites to win the Premier League title, Manchester United beat Swansea 2-0 at Old Trafford.
Founded: 1878 Ground: Old Trafford Capacity: 76000
Current Manager: Sir Alex Ferguson Current Team Captain: Nemanja Vidic
Barclays Premier League Sunderland 0 : 1 Man Utd 13 May 12 15:00