It is one of football's great what-ifs: what would have happened had Jose Mourinho replaced Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager in 2013?

Now, a new feature has imagined just that, exploring the potential scenarios that could have unfolded at Old Trafford had the Portuguese coach been handed the reins a decade or so ago.

From transfer dealings to tactical setups, the piece maps out a world in which one of the most successful managers of the modern era took charge of the club following Ferguson's retirement. While these scenarios remain firmly in the realm of fantasy, they offer an intriguing glimpse into the art of the possible in football management.