On 30 December 1989 , Manchester United played their final game of the 1980s , a 2 -- 2 draw at Wimbledon , meaning that they had gone without a win since 18 November .
Were 15th in the First Division , just two points above the relegation zone .
On 30 December 1989 , Manchester United played their final game of the 1980s , a 2 -- 2 draw at Wimbledon , meaning that they had gone without a win since 18 November and were 15th in the First Division , just two points above the relegation zone .