Manchester United have already sold out of season tickets for the 2022-23 season.
United finished sixth in the Premier League this season with a goals difference of zero and a lowest points total since 1990, when the team laboured in 13th.
They have lost their last six away games, scoring two goals and conceding 17, yet despite the poor football under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ralf Rangnick, United had the lowest ever rate of non-renewals for season tickets.
The club limit the number of season tickets to just over 50,000 in the 74,000-capacity Old Trafford – England’s biggest club stadium.
Following steep price rises in the 1990s and after the Glazer family took control of the club in a controversial 2005 takeover when ticket prices also rose steeply, they have since been held for 11 consecutive seasons.
United’s support is vast: the team boasted the highest average attendances even when they were relegated to the second division in 1974-75. More than 67,000 watched the recent FA Youth Cup final success – a record for the competition.
For next season, fans also have the option of opting out of the automatic cup scheme – that means they are not obliged to purchase every single ticket for cup games which they may not be able to attend. This came after consultation with fans via the Fans’ Forum and Fans’ Advisory Board.
Crystal Palace v Manchester United player ratings
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CRYSTAL PALACE RATINGS: Vicente Guaita 7 – Did well to twice deny Mejbri, first when off balance, and again to tip the ball over the bar. Rewarded with a clean sheet. Reuters -
Nathaniel Clyne 8 – A positive performance at both ends, he continued his excellent recent form. He helped start attacks and transition the ball forward, and made some vital interceptions, too. AP Photo -
Joel Ward 7 – Despite playing out of position, he did well. He denied Mejbri a shooting chance, and came close with a header at the other end. AFP -
Joachim Andersen 7 – Battled well to keep Cavani quiet in what was an intriguing and physical matchup. Excellent distribution throughout. EPA -
Tyrick Mitchell 7 – Went about his business efficiently, and delivered another solid performance. A strong end to an impressive campaign. EPA -
Will Hughes 6 – Played at the base of Palace’s midfield and marshalled the space in front of his defence well, while starting attacks for the home side. AP Photo -
Jeffrey Schlupp 6 – Another solid outing. He came close to scoring but was denied by De Gea. Getty Images -
Conor Gallagher 7 – Back to his best. He was superb putting United’s players under pressure. He also caused the opposing defence problems with his set-piece deliveries. AFP -
Jesurun Rak-Sakyi 5 – Impressive in his first start. Was guilty of losing the ball with Palace in a good attacking position, but overall will take confidence from his display. EPA -
Wilfried Zaha 8 – Match winner Zaha could have had two. He forced De Gea into a save inside the first half-hour, but went one better with his next effort to seal the points. AP Photo -
Odsonne Edouard 5 – Worked really hard to try and win the ball back, but was guilty of making some poor decisions. A bit erratic. EPA -
SUBS: Cheikhou Kouyate (Rak-Sakyi, 67) 7 – Made some vital blocks to help the Eagles close the game out. Did his job well. Getty Images -
Eberechi Eze (Edouard, 79) N/A – With Edouard struggling, Eze brought some fresh legs to try and inject some pace. Didn’t have a huge influence, but was an upgrade. AFP -
James McArthur (Hughes, 83) N/A – With Hughes tiring, McArthur brought a level head to the middle to help see out the final seven minutes. Getty Images -
MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: David de Gea 6 - Wasn’t at fault for the goal. One of United’s best players of a dreadful season. EPA -
Diogo Dalot 4 - Up against it with Wilfried Zaha and he didn’t best the former Manchester United man. He’s had a good run in the team this season. Has he convinced? About as much as his team. Booked. EPA -
Victor Lindelof 4 - He’s not had a good end to the season and opponents target him. Booked as United ended a season with the lowest points total since 1990. AP Photo -
Harry Maguire 5 - A season to forget. Needs to refresh over the summer and get back to where he was a year ago before his injury. Captains a team that has lost their last six away games, scoring two and conceding 17. EPA -
Alex Telles 5 - The United fans in the Arthur Wait Stand could hear him as he instructed his teammates and pushed them on. No mistakes today. So there’s a change. Getty Images -
Scott McTominay 4 - Bad challenge against him saw a yellow card, but he was culpable with missing a header and misplaced passes as United didn’t dominate midfield. Strong in the air. AFP -
Fred 4 - Back in the side after seven weeks out. He tries to speed play up and make United more progressive. AFP -
Bruno Fernandes 4 - Yet another player who has to get back to where he was. Huffs and puffs and helped Palace for their goal. Also had four shots himself. McTominay managed two and no other United player had more than one. Booked. AFP -
Anthony Elanga 5 - Had one of United’s better chances on a wretched afternoon. Had his name sung too, but Mitchell wasn’t troubled by him as United’s atrocious away form hit six straight defeats. AFP -
Hannibal Mejbri 6 - Some excitement from the 3,000 travelling fans when they found out he was starting. One of United’s better players, especially early in the first half. Booked after a tussle with Zaha. EPA -
Edinson Cavani 5 - He’s annoyed some of his teammates in recent months by not being available to play enough, yet when he does play he gives more effort than his teammates. Makes key passes, lobbed an effort which Guaita tipped towards his bar. Will leave after an awful season. EPA -
SUBS: Juan Mata 5 - On for Mejbri after 62 minutes and the last United player on the pitch as he waved goodbye to the applauding fans. Good man, good player, he’ll be wished well as he searches to find happiness on a football field elsewhere. AFP -
Shola Shoretire 5 - On for Fred after 75 minutes and a first appearance of the season for last season’s Young Player of the Year. AP Photo -
Alejandro Garnacho 5 - On for Dalot after 79 minutes. Some end of season minutes for the promising youngster. Getty Images
United will be introduce a new cup season ticket which guarantees access to all home cup games. The team exited all three cup competitions at Old Trafford last season, but the appointment of former Ajax manager Erik ten Hag has been greeted positively by fans.
Collette Roche, United’s chief operating officer, said: “I want to thank all our loyal fans who have renewed as we look ahead to an exciting new era at the club under Erik ten Hag.
“This summer will be a busy period at Old Trafford with a programme of planned improvements to enhance the match day experience.
"We are also continuing to work with our master planners on developing longer-term options for Old Trafford and studying their feasibility, with input from fans throughout the process.”
