Ferguson initially signed Larsson on loan from Celtic for three months in January 2007, during which he scored three goals in 13 games. He then re-signed Larsson on a permanent basis in August of the same year, when the striker signed a two-year contract with Manchester United. During his second stint at the club, Larsson scored nine goals in 32 appearances, helping United win the Premier League and FA Cup in the 2007-08 season.