Win Differential is a way of looking at momentum and upward (or downward mobility). A team is awarded +1 for a win, 0 for a draw, or -1 for a loss. This graph is the cumulative win differential in the English top division for Sir Alex Ferguson's time at Manchester United, from his first game to his last. Also included in the chart are moments in Manchester United's (and the Premier League's) history. Highest achieved WD: +453 Lowest achieved WD: -1
Longest undefeated streak: 29 games (twice): Dec 26th 1998 (H win Nott'm Forest 3:0) - Oct 3rd 1999 (A loss Chelsea 0:5) and Feb 23rd 2010 (H win West Ham 3:1) to Feb 5th 2011 (A loss Wolves 1:2) Longest winless streak: 11 games: Nov 24th 1989 (H draw Chelsea 0:0) - Feb 9th 1990 (A win Millwall 2:1)