It was October 20, 1996 at St James Park, Newcastle United 5 Manchester United 0.
Yes, exactly 28 years ago to the day we saw Kevin Keegan’s team completely dismantle the reigning champions.
There was no coincidence either, brilliant attacking play and goals that Man Utd simply had no answer to.
The only negative, however, was that this result was seven months late…
On March 4, 1996, Newcastle had also battered Man Utd, but could not score the goals.
Peter Schmeichel produced a one-man show and led a charmed life with his goal as chance after chance was created, but Newcastle simply couldn’t score the goal that would certainly have secured the Premier League title that season.
Instead, Eric Cantona scored with virtually the only chance the visitors had that evening.
Going back to October 20, 1996 and that five-goal win, this is the team that lined up:
Pavel Srnicek
Steve Watson
Philip Albert
Darren Peacock
John Beresford
Robert Lee
Peter Beardsley
David Batty
David Ginola
Alan Scheerder
The Ferdinands
On this day in 1996! 😍 pic.twitter.com/zUjaukzEcA
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) October 20, 2023
Newcastle United 5 Manchester United 0 – what memories!
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