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Contribution by Matt Dodd Six goals, Keane and Viera’s scrap in the tunnel, Ronaldo’s double, and O’Shea’s beautiful lob – this one had it all. It was nicknamed the ‘Battle of Highbury’ – reminiscent of the incredibly violent match between England and Italy in 1934 which was originally hailed with the same title. This time [...]

Contribution by Tom Bell After the confirmation of season tickets in the North Stand lower tier in the Summer of 2006, it seems natural to me than my game of choice will be from that season. I must admit I was close to choosing the opening game of the season where we hit the ground [...]

Contribution by Joe Maloney Being a southern Red you have to be prepared to endure a number of tests. The most well known to supporters, such as myself, is to put up with the constant ‘glory hunting tag’ and the other the amount of time you find yourself driving on the M6. Of course those [...]

Contribution by Sophie Marsden Having only just got my hands on a season ticket for the first time this year, I’m inevitably choosing one of my favourite games from the current season. The pressure was on for United to prove exactly why they were above Chelsea in the race for the title. With a 2-1 [...]

Contribution by James Johnson Read parts 1-6 here 2006/07 After three seasons of transition and watching Jose Mourinho lead his Chelsea side to two consecutive league titles United finally got their title back. The attacking talents of Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney and Louis Saha were the main catalyst for United’s reclaiming of the Premier League crown. [...]

Contribution by James Johnson Read parts 1-5 here 1996/97 Ever since his arrival from Leeds United, Eric Cantona became the catalyst that saw United end the 26 year without a league title and become the dominant force in English football. The 96/97 season was the last Old Trafford would see of the influential Frenchman, and [...]

Contribution by James Johnson Read parts 1-4 here 1992/93 26 years long years had passed without winning the league until an Eric Cantona inspired United finally lifted the biggest prize in English football. After blowing the title the year before at Anfield which allowed Leeds United to win the league, many were expecting another frustrating [...]

Contribution by James Johnson Read part 1-3 here – The Journey From 1 to 19 1964/65 The years following the Munich air disaster proved to be hard not just emotionally for United but also, understandably difficult on the pitch. I spoke to Bill who has been going to Old Trafford since 1960. “After Munich, when [...]

Contribution by James Johnson Read part 1-3 here – The Journey From 1 to 19 1955/56 Four years after the first title of the Busby era the title was back at Old Trafford in emphatic fashion. United won the league by 11 points from nearest challengers Blackpool. With Tommy Taylor getting 25 league goals to [...]

Contribution by James Johnson 1907/08 The 1907/08 season saw United win their first league title. Managed by Ernest Mangnall, United won the league by nine points from Aston Villa. United started the league campaign with a 4-1 win over title rivals Villa, and lost only twice in the first 22 games of the season. The [...]