United's Crucial League Games Trivia Quiz

Answer: Manchester United 3 -1 Arsenal

United won the game 3-1 and with it became the first United squad to win the league championship since the Busby Babes' success in 1957-58.
The scorers were Denis Law with 2 and George Best. George Eastham scored Arsenal's consolation.

Answer: Ian Rush & Mark Walters

United eventually lost out to Leeds United that year in what was the last season before the introduction of the F.A Premier League. United had been quoted at aodds of 8-1 on to win the title 3 weeks prior to the match but just one win in their final 5 games allowed the Elland Road outfit to come through and snatch the League title.

Answer: Ron Atkinson

Atkinson was manager of Aston Villa who finished second in the first season of the FA Premier League. Norwich City finished third (conceding more goals than they scored!). There was a carnival atmosphere as United beat Blackburn Rovers 3-1 in their final home game and received the trophy in front of an emotional Sir Matt Busby.

Answer: Oldham Athletic

Oldham Athletic, managed by Joe Royle, defeated Villa to give United the title for the first time in 26 years. Oldham also defeated United that year when the reds visited Boundary Park with the Latics running out 1-0 winners. United had beaten them 3-0 at Old Trafford earlier in the season though.

Answer: Gary Pallister

Pallister's cross flicked off the head of a Wednesday defender and fell nicely for Bruce to head home and secure a 2-1 victory. Earlier in the game, Paul Ince had conceded a penalty which John Sheridan slotted away to give Wednesday the lead.

Answer: Notts County

Stewart Houston and Brian Greenhoff scored United's goals which made sure that United's first spell in the second division since 1938 was but a one year stint.

Answer: Portsmouth

A goal by Dennis Viollet allowed United to run out as winners.

Answer: West Ham United

United were held to a 1-1 draw. Just one goal more would have given them the title as Blackburn were defeated 2-1 at Anfield on the same day.

Answer: Michael Hughes

Brian McClair scored United's equaliser.

Answer: The Riverside Stadium

United travelled to the riverside to face Middlesbrough whilst main challengers Newcastle faced Tottenham at St. James'park. United knew a win would win them the title and they won 3-0 with goals from David May, Andy Cole and Ryan Giggs. In the end, a draw would have been enough as Newcastle drew 1-1 with Tottenham.

Answer: Lucas Radebe

Roy Keane scored the only goal as Leeds produced an inspired defensive performance and centre-back Radebe played very well in goal. After this game, Ferguson questioned if the Leeds players would be quite as committed when they played Newcastle in their next game. These comments led to Keegan's infamous outburst: "I'd love it if we beat 'em... Love it!"

Answer: Aston Villa

Arsenal ran out 1-0 winners after a second-half Kanu strike but this was not to be enough.

Answer: Manchester United 2 (Beckham, Cole) Tottenham 1 (Ferdinand)

Les Ferdinand lobbed Schmeichel to give Tottenham a shock lead but Beckham equalised just before half-time when he curled into the top corner from a Scholes pass. Cole lobbed Walker superbly to score the winner just after half-time.

Answer: Marc Overmars

This game was the point when people realised that Arsenal would be taking the title back to the capital. To cap a thoroughly miserable day for United, Peter Schmeichel pulled a hamstring after coming up to attack a corner and missed crucial games in the run-in.

Answer: True

This is true. Cole actually had a chance in the opening minute but he screwed it wide. Cole did not have a happy debut and criticism would follow him throughout his United career but he was appreciated by United fans and his 5 Premier League winner's medals, 2 F.A Cup winner's medals and his European Champion's League winner's medal allowed Cole to stick two fingers up at critics.