The Oxford dictionary defines a watershed moment as an event or a period of time that marks an important change. Manchester United have failed to seize those rare, precious moments in time across that last decade, which has led to the club's gradual decline in terms of silverware won since Sir Alex Ferguson retired.
Old Trafford chiefs didn't get the appointments of David Moyes and Louis van Gaal right, however, they thought they had backed the winning horse with Jose Mourinho in 2016.
Although it had been clear for some time during the 2015/16 season that United were heading backwards under Van Gaal's leadership, the decision to relieve the Dutchman of his duties in May 2016 — some would argue an overdue decision — would prove costly.
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