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diff --git a/man/systemctl.xml b/man/systemctl.xml
index ebee2bf9e9..8a4cff8833 100644
--- a/man/systemctl.xml
+++ b/man/systemctl.xml
@@ -98,9 +98,10 @@ along with systemd; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
<term><option>--state=</option></term>
<listitem>
- <para>The argument should be a comma-separated list of unit LOAD,
- SUB, or ACTIVE states. When listing units, show only those
- in specified states.</para>
+ <para>The argument should be a comma-separated list of unit
+ LOAD, SUB, or ACTIVE states. When listing units, show only
+ those in specified states. Use <option>--state=failed</option>
+ to show only failed units.</para>
</listitem>
</varlistentry>
@@ -321,14 +322,10 @@ along with systemd; If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
<xi:include href="user-system-options.xml" xpointer="user" />
<xi:include href="user-system-options.xml" xpointer="system" />
- <varlistentry>
- <term><option>--failed</option></term>
-
- <listitem>
- <para>List units in failed state. This is equivalent to
- <option>--state=failed</option>.</para>
- </listitem>
- </varlistentry>
+ <!-- we do not document -failed here, as it has been made
+ redundant by -state=failed, which it predates. To keep
+ things simple we only document the new switch, while
+ keeping the old one around for compatibility only. -->
<varlistentry>
<term><option>--no-wall</option></term>