'I snubbed Man City interest to sign for Man Utd – my mind was made up straight away' Manchester United legend Denis Irwin rejected the chance to join their closest rivals before completing his move to Old Trafford.
Across Irwin’s 12-year stint at United, Ferguson’s side won 14 major honours, including seven Premier League titles, two FA Cups, and the 1999 Champions League.
However, Irwin's signing was an important puzzle piece as Ferguson built his first of several United teams that dominated English football.
United had just won the FA Cup but had previously struggled in Ferguson’s first few years as manager while City were building a promising side at Maine Road.
Irwin was one of the first names on Sir Alex Ferguson’s teamsheet as United dominated throughout the 1990s.