Liverpool – Manchester United (1987/1988)
Saturday, March 5th, 2011
Very first Division, April, 1988 “The tables were turned in 1988 with United trailing Liverpool and the title race entering its ultimate phase. eleven factors adrift, victory was essential for a United facet even now harbouring hopes of league achievement. Bryan Robson place the guests ahead to give them hope but a devastating 10-minute spell both facet of half-time had Liverpool in a 3-one lead. Peter Beardsley (pictured), Gary Gillespie and Steve McMahon had been the scorers for Kenny Dalglish’s facet. Even though United refused to lay down, with Robson scoring his second and then Gordon Strachan setting up a tense finale with an equaliser twelve minutes from time which he celebrated by pretending to enjoy a cigar in front of irrate Liverpool fans.” Please note Norman Whitesides assault puppy functionality from about 3mins onwards. Great match.