United fans will always have fond memories of Kevin Keegan following his loss of bottle as we came back from 14 points behind against his Newcastle side to win the league in 1996.
The Sky Sports interview he gave, ranting about Ferguson, losing the plot as he shouted, “I’ll just love it if we beat them, love it!” is something we mock whenever we can. It was a truly great time to be a red, with our youth team products proving their worth and Eric Cantona returning from suspension.
Keegan’s record against Sir Alex Ferguson’s team fairs rather well though, surprisingly, with him handing out a couple drubbings when in charge of both Newcastle and City. They battered us 5-0 at St James’ the season after we pinched the league from their clutches, as well as his 4-1 on derby day in 2004.
United v Newcastle
21/08/93 – St James’ Park – 1-1 DRAW
11/12/93 – Old Trafford – 1-1 DRAW
26/10/94 – St James’ – 0-2 (Lge Cup) LOSS
29/10/94 – Old Trafford – 2-0 WIN
15/01/95 – St James’ Park – 1-1 DRAW
27/12/95 – Old Trafford – 2-0 WIN
04/03/96 – St James’ Park – 1-0 WIN
11/08/96 – Wembley – 4-0 (C Shield) WIN
20/10/96 – St James’ Park – 0-5 LOSS
United v Fulham
14/02/99 – Old Trafford – 1-0 (FA Cup) WIN
United v Man City
09/11/02 – Maine Road – 1-3 LOSS
09/02/03 – Old Trafford – 1-1 DRAW
13/12/03 – Old Trafford – 3-1 WIN
14/02/04 – Old Trafford – 4-2 (FA Cup) WIN
14/03/04 – Eastlands – 1-4 LOSS
07/11/04 – Old Trafford – 0-0 DRAW
13/02/05 – Eastlands – 2-0 WIN
MATCHES PLAYED: 17 WON: 8 DRAWN: 5 LOST: 4
Who will add another victory to their list tomorrow?
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