Eric Cantona: Man United forward Profile & Stats
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Eric Cantona

Position: forward

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HAN P W D L F A Diff Win%
H 93 66 21 6 183 57 +126 70.97
A 85 46 23 16 160 99 +61 54.12
N 7 5 1 1 15 5 +10 71.43
TOTALS 185 117 45 23 358 161 +197 63.24

Name: Eric Daniel Pierre Cantona
Birthdate: 24-05-1966
Age: 59
Birthplace: Marseille, France
Height: 6' 0" (1.83m)
Weight: 14st 3lbs (90.26kg)
Years at Club: 1992-1997
Signing Info: Transferred from: Leeds United, 27/11/1992, £1.2m
Previous Clubs: Auxerre, Martigues (loan), F.C. Olympique Marseille, Bordeaux (loan), Montpellier (loan), Nimes, Leeds United
Debut: 06/12/1992 v Manchester City (H) 2-1 (League Division One)
Farewell: Retired from game, 05/1997
Passed Away:

Biography

Eric Cantona is one of the most iconic figures in the history of Manchester United and English football. Known as "The King" by United fans, Cantona's arrival at Old Trafford in 1992 was the catalyst for the club's dominance throughout the 1990s. His vision, creativity, and leadership on the pitch helped transform Manchester United into a winning machine under Sir Alex Ferguson, and he is widely regarded as one of the greatest players to ever wear the United shirt. Cantona's talent, combined with his larger-than-life personality, made him a cultural icon both on and off the pitch.

Early Career in France
Cantona began his professional career in his native France, playing for clubs such as Auxerre, Marseille, and Montpellier. Although he was considered one of the most talented players in French football, Cantona also developed a reputation for his fiery temperament and clashes with authority, which often overshadowed his performances. After several disciplinary issues in France, Cantona moved to Leeds United in 1992, where he helped the club win the First Division title before joining Manchester United later that year.

Move to Manchester United (1992-1997)
In November 1992, Cantona made a shock move from Leeds United to Manchester United for a fee of £1.2 million. This transfer would go down as one of the most significant in the history of English football, as Cantona became the missing piece that transformed Sir Alex Ferguson's team into champions.

Key Achievements at Manchester United:
Premier League Titles (1992–93, 1993–94, 1995–96, 1996–97): Cantona led Manchester United to four Premier League titles in five seasons. His arrival immediately lifted the team, and he played a pivotal role in helping United win their first league title in 26 years in 1992–93, the inaugural Premier League season.
Double-Winning Seasons (1993–94, 1995–96): Cantona was instrumental in United's domestic Double victories in 1993–94 and 1995–96, where the club won both the Premier League and the FA Cup. He scored in both FA Cup finals, including the 1996 final where his late goal sealed a 1-0 victory over Liverpool.
Inspirational Leader: Cantona's leadership and confidence had a transformative effect on his teammates. His ability to score crucial goals, deliver assists, and bring creativity to the attack made him the driving force behind United's success. His influence extended beyond his footballing skills, as his charisma and self-belief lifted the entire club.
The Iconic No. 7 Shirt:
Cantona wore Manchester United's famous No. 7 shirt, previously worn by legends like George Best and Bryan Robson. His performances in the No. 7 shirt only added to the mystique of the number, as he made it synonymous with flair, leadership, and success.

The Kung-Fu Kick Incident
One of the most infamous moments of Cantona's career occurred in January 1995 when he was sent off during a match against Crystal Palace. As he was leaving the pitch, Cantona launched a kung-fu kick at a Palace fan who had verbally abused him from the stands. This incident resulted in a lengthy nine-month ban from football and a £20,000 fine. Despite the controversy, Cantona's return to the pitch the following season saw him lead Manchester United to more silverware, including the 1995–96 Premier League title and FA Cup.

Playing Style: Visionary, Charismatic, and Clinical
Cantona was known for his technical brilliance, creativity, and ability to score spectacular goals. He had an extraordinary vision on the pitch, capable of delivering pinpoint passes and setting up teammates with flair and precision. His ability to hold up the ball, combined with his aerial prowess and powerful shot, made him a complete forward. Cantona's self-assuredness and ability to rise to the occasion in big moments made him a true leader on the field.

International Career with France
Cantona earned 45 caps and scored 20 goals for the French national team between 1987 and 1995. Although he was a key player for France in the early 1990s, his international career was often marred by disciplinary issues and clashes with coaches, which ultimately limited his success on the world stage.

Retirement and Legacy
In a surprising move, Cantona retired from football at the age of 30 in 1997, just after leading Manchester United to another Premier League title. His decision shocked the footballing world, as many believed he had several more years at the top level. However, Cantona's legacy at Manchester United was already secure, and he left as a club legend and one of the greatest players in Premier League history.

Since his retirement, Cantona has remained a prominent figure in popular culture, starring in films, producing art, and working as an actor. His post-football career has only enhanced his status as a cultural icon.

Legacy at Manchester United
Eric Cantona is regarded as one of Manchester United's greatest-ever players and one of the most important signings in the history of the club. His charisma, leadership, and goal-scoring ability transformed the club and set the foundation for United's dominance in English football under Sir Alex Ferguson. Cantona's swagger, combined with his brilliance on the pitch, made him a fan favorite and a true legend at Old Trafford. His famous upturned collar and confident demeanor became symbols of United's newfound winning mentality in the 1990s.

Summary
Eric Cantona was a charismatic and visionary forward who led Manchester United to four Premier League titles and two FA Cups between 1992 and 1997. Known for his creativity, technical skill, and ability to score important goals, Cantona's influence on Manchester United during the early Premier League era was transformative. Despite the infamous kung-fu kick incident in 1995, Cantona's legacy remains as one of the most important figures in United's history. His combination of footballing brilliance and magnetic personality earned him the nickname "The King" among United fans.
 
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League Goals League Apps LC Goals LC Apps FAC Goals FAC Apps CS Goals CS Apps EC Goals EC Apps Europa Goals Europa Apps SC Goals SC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps IC Goals IC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps Season
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Season
Apps
1. 1992-1993 9 22 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 23
2. 1993-1994 18 34 1 5 4 5 0 1 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 49
3. 1994-1995 12 21 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 25
4. 1995-1996 14 30 0 1 5 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 38
5. 1996-1997 11 36 0 0 0 3 1 1 3 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 50
TOTALS 64 143 1 6 10 17 2 3 5 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 82 185

Detailed Match & Performance Charts

MUFC Player Goals MUFC Player Appearances MUFC Player Opponent Manager MUFC Player Club Manager
No Opponent Goals Appearances
1. Manchester City 8 6
2. Sheffield Wednesday 5 3
3. Nottingham Forest 5 4
4. Chelsea 5 4
5. Wimbledon 5 4
6. Coventry City 4 4
7. Blackburn Rovers 4 4
8. Sunderland 3 2
9. West Ham United 3 3
10. Leeds United 3 3
11. Queens Park Rangers 3 3
12. Norwich City 3 3
13. Sheffield United 3 3
14. Southampton 3 3
15. Aston Villa 2 1
16. Newcastle United 2 2
17. Liverpool 2 2
18. Tottenham Hotspur 2 2
19. Arsenal 2 2
20. Ipswich Town 2 2
21. Middlesbrough 1 1
22. Porto 1 1
23. Oldham Athletic 1 1
24. Galatasaray 1 1
25. Everton 1 1
26. Portsmouth 1 1
27. Honved 1 1
28. Fenerbahce 1 1
29. Derby County 1 1
30. Rapid Vienna 1 1
31. Crystal Palace 1 1
32. Reading 1 1
33. Swindon Town 1 1
No MUFC Managers Count
Stadiums Competition Opponents Opponent Nationality
No Competition Count
1. Premiership 143
2. FA Cup 17
3. European Cup 16
4. League Cup 6
5. Charity Shield 3
No Opponent Count
1. Chelsea 9
2. Coventry City 9
3. Southampton 9
4. Wimbledon 9
5. Sheffield Wednesday 8
6. Tottenham Hotspur 8
7. Leeds United 8
8. Arsenal 8
9. Blackburn Rovers 8
10. Newcastle United 8
11. Liverpool 8
12. Manchester City 7
13. Aston Villa 7
14. Everton 7
15. Nottingham Forest 6
16. West Ham United 6
17. Norwich City 5
18. Middlesbrough 5
19. Ipswich Town 4
20. Sheffield United 4
21. Queens Park Rangers 4
22. Sunderland 4
23. Crystal Palace 3
24. Galatasaray 3
25. Leicester City 3
26. Honved 2
27. Swindon Town 2
28. Portsmouth 2
29. Derby County 2
30. Juventus 2
31. Rapid Vienna 2
32. Fenerbahce 2
33. Porto 2
34. Borussia Dortmund 2
35. Bury 1
36. Oldham Athletic 1
37. Charlton Athletic 1
38. Gothenburg 1
39. York City 1
40. Reading 1
41. Bolton Wanderers 1
No Opponent Nationality Count
1. England 169
2. Turkey 5
3. Hungary 2
4. Italy 2
5. Austria 2
6. Portugal 2
7. Germany 2
8. Sweden 1
Roy Keane own goal v Real Madrid Old Trafford 2000 Cup Finals
No Date Opponent Competition Own Goals
Player has never scored an own goal against the club.
No Date Opponent WDL F-A Competition
1. 07-08-1993 Arsenal D 1-1 Charity Shield
2. 27-03-1994 Aston Villa L 1-3 League Cup
3. 14-05-1994 Chelsea W 4-0 FA Cup
4. 14-08-1994 Blackburn Rovers W 2-0 Charity Shield
5. 11-05-1996 Liverpool W 1-0 FA Cup
6. 11-08-1996 Newcastle United W 4-0 Charity Shield
Penalties scored for Manchester United Manchester United Hat-Tricks
No Date Opponent Competition Goals
Player has never scored a hat-trick or better during a game.
 
Red Cards  
No Date Opponent Competition
1. 03-11-1993 Galatasaray European Cup
2. 19-03-1994 Swindon Town Premiership
3. 22-03-1994 Arsenal Premiership
4. 25-01-1995 Crystal Palace Premiership
 

All Matches played

No Date Comp Opponent WDL F-A HAN Goal!! Scorers Opponent scorers
1. 06-12-1992 PL Manchester City W 2-1 H 0 Paul Ince 20', Mark Hughes 74' Niall Quinn 76'
2. 12-12-1992 PL Norwich City W 1-0 H 0 Mark Hughes 59'
3. 19-12-1992 PL Chelsea D 1-1 A 1 Eric Cantona 71' David Lee 68'
4. 26-12-1992 PL Sheffield Wednesday D 3-3 A 1 Brian McClair 67', 80', Eric Cantona 84' David Hirst 3', Mark Bright 7', John Sheridan 61'
5. 28-12-1992 PL Coventry City W 5-0 H 1 Ryan Giggs 6', Mark Hughes 40', Eric Cantona 64' (pen), Lee Sharpe 78', Denis Irwin 83'
6. 05-01-1993 FAC Bury W 2-0 H 0 Mike Phelan 7', Keith Gillespie 79'
7. 09-01-1993 PL Tottenham Hotspur W 4-1 H 1 Eric Cantona 40', Denis Irwin 52', Brian McClair 53', Paul Parker 57' Nick Barmby 87'
8. 27-01-1993 PL Nottingham Forest W 2-0 H 0 Paul Ince 47', Mark Hughes 68'
9. 30-01-1993 PL Ipswich Town L 1-2 A 0 Brian McClair 84' Chris Kiwomya 20', Frank Yallop 47'
10. 06-02-1993 PL Sheffield United W 2-1 H 1 Brian McClair 65', Eric Cantona 80' Franz Carr 7'
11. 08-02-1993 PL Leeds United D 0-0 A 0
12. 20-02-1993 PL Southampton W 2-1 H 0 Ryan Giggs 82', 83' Nicky Banger 78'
13. 27-02-1993 PL Middlesbrough W 3-0 H 1 Ryan Giggs 21', Denis Irwin 79', Eric Cantona 86'
14. 14-03-1993 PL Aston Villa D 1-1 H 0 Mark Hughes 57' Steve Staunton 53'
15. 20-03-1993 PL Manchester City D 1-1 A 1 Eric Cantona 71' Niall Quinn 58'
16. 24-03-1993 PL Arsenal D 0-0 H 0
17. 05-04-1993 PL Norwich City W 3-1 A 1 Ryan Giggs 13', Andrei Kanchelskis 20', Eric Cantona 21' *Mark Robins 61'
18. 10-04-1993 PL Sheffield Wednesday W 2-1 H 0 Steve Bruce 86', 90'+6 John Sheridan 64' (pen)
19. 12-04-1993 PL Coventry City W 1-0 A 0 Denis Irwin 40'
20. 17-04-1993 PL Chelsea W 3-0 H 1 Mark Hughes 24', Steve Clarke 44' (o.g.), Eric Cantona 48'
21. 21-04-1993 PL Crystal Palace W 2-0 A 0 Mark Hughes 64', Paul Ince 89'
22. 03-05-1993 PL Blackburn Rovers W 3-1 H 0 Ryan Giggs 21', Paul Ince 60', Gary Pallister 90' Kevin Gallacher 8'
23. 09-05-1993 PL Wimbledon W 2-1 A 0 Paul Ince 63', Bryan Robson 70' Dean Holdsworth 81'
24. 07-08-1993 CS Arsenal D 1-1 N 0 Mark Hughes 9' Ian Wright 40'
25. 28-08-1993 PL Southampton W 3-1 A 1 Lee Sharpe 5', Eric Cantona 16', Denis Irwin 49' Neil Maddison 13'
26. 01-09-1993 PL West Ham United W 3-0 H 1 Lee Sharpe 7', Eric Cantona 44' (pen), Steve Bruce 88'
27. 11-09-1993 PL Chelsea L 0-1 A 0 Gavin Peacock 17'
28. 15-09-1993 EC/UCL Honved W 3-2 A 1 Roy Keane 9', 42', Eric Cantona 44' Jozsef Szabados 39', Istvan Stefanov 68'
29. 19-09-1993 PL Arsenal W 1-0 H 1 Eric Cantona 37'
30. 25-09-1993 PL Swindon Town W 4-2 H 1 Andrei Kanchelskis 4', Eric Cantona 40', Mark Hughes 51', 90' Andy Mutch 78', Paul Bodin 87' (pen)
31. 29-09-1993 EC/UCL Honved W 2-1 H 0 Steve Bruce 55', 64' Istvan Salloi 77'
32. 02-10-1993 PL Sheffield Wednesday W 3-2 A 0 Mark Hughes 50', 67', Ryan Giggs 70' Chris Bart-Williams 47', Mark Bright 86'
33. 16-10-1993 PL Tottenham Hotspur W 2-1 H 0 Roy Keane 65', Lee Sharpe 69' Darren Caskey 73'
34. 20-10-1993 EC/UCL Galatasaray D 3-3 H 1 Bryan Robson 3', Hakan Sukur 13' (o.g.), Eric Cantona 81' Arif Erdem 16', Kubilay Turkyilmaz 31', 63'
35. 23-10-1993 PL Everton W 1-0 A 0 Lee Sharpe 53'
36. 30-10-1993 PL QPR W 2-1 H 1 Eric Cantona 53', Mark Hughes 57' Bradley Allen 8'
37. 03-11-1993 EC/UCL Galatasaray D 0-0 A 0
38. 07-11-1993 PL Manchester City W 3-2 A 2 Eric Cantona 52', 78', Roy Keane 87' Niall Quinn 22', 32'
39. 20-11-1993 PL Wimbledon W 3-1 H 0 Gary Pallister 53', Mark Hughes 65', Andrei Kanchelskis 80' John Fashanu 63'
40. 24-11-1993 PL Ipswich Town D 0-0 H 0
41. 27-11-1993 PL Coventry City W 1-0 A 1 Eric Cantona 60'
42. 30-11-1993 LC Everton W 2-0 A 0 Mark Hughes 13', Ryan Giggs 46'
43. 04-12-1993 PL Norwich City D 2-2 H 0 Ryan Giggs 30', Brian McClair 42' Chris Sutton 31', Ruel Fox 47' (pen)
44. 07-12-1993 PL Sheffield United W 3-0 A 1 Mark Hughes 13', Lee Sharpe 27', Eric Cantona 60'
45. 11-12-1993 PL Newcastle United D 1-1 A 0 Paul Ince 60' *Andrew Cole 71'
46. 19-12-1993 PL Aston Villa W 3-1 H 2 Eric Cantona 21', 89', Paul Ince 90' Neil Cox 90'
47. 26-12-1993 PL Blackburn Rovers D 1-1 H 0 Paul Ince 88' Kevin Gallacher 15'
48. 29-12-1993 PL Oldham Athletic W 5-2 A 1 Andrei Kanchelskis 4', Eric Cantona 19' (pen), Steve Bruce 39', Ryan Giggs 53', 59' Greame Sharp 15', Rick Holden 26'
49. 01-01-1994 PL Leeds United D 0-0 H 0
50. 04-01-1994 PL Liverpool D 3-3 A 0 Steve Bruce 9', Ryan Giggs 20', Denis Irwin 24' Nigel Clough 25', 38', Neil Ruddock 79'
51. 09-01-1994 FAC Sheffield United W 1-0 A 0 Mark Hughes 61'
52. 12-01-1994 LC Portsmouth D 2-2 H 1 Ryan Giggs 29', Eric Cantona 60' Paul Walsh 32', 71'
53. 15-01-1994 PL Tottenham Hotspur W 1-0 A 0 Mark Hughes 49'
54. 22-01-1994 PL Everton W 1-0 H 0 Ryan Giggs 27'
55. 26-01-1994 LC Portsmouth W 1-0 A 0 Brian McClair 27'
56. 30-01-1994 FAC Norwich City W 2-0 A 1 Roy Keane 18', Eric Cantona 73'
57. 05-02-1994 PL QPR W 3-2 A 1 Andrei Kanchelskis 19', Eric Cantona 45', Ryan Giggs 59' Clive Wilson 45' (pen), Les Ferdinand 65'
58. 13-02-1994 LC Sheffield Wednesday W 1-0 H 0 Ryan Giggs 19'
59. 20-02-1994 FAC Wimbledon W 3-0 A 1 Eric Cantona 42', Paul Ince 63', Denis Irwin 71'
60. 26-02-1994 PL West Ham United D 2-2 A 0 Mark Hughes 6', Paul Ince 87' Lee Chapman 70', Trevor Morley 73'
61. 12-03-1994 FAC Charlton Athletic W 3-1 H 0 Mark Hughes 46', Andrei Kanchelskis 71', 75' Carl Leaburn 77'
62. 16-03-1994 PL Sheffield Wednesday W 5-0 H 2 Ryan Giggs 14', Mark Hughes 15', Paul Ince 21', Eric Cantona 45', 55'
63. 19-03-1994 PL Swindon Town D 2-2 A 0 Roy Keane 13', Paul Ince 62' Luc Nijholt 36', Jan Age Fjortoft 83'
64. 22-03-1994 PL Arsenal D 2-2 A 0 Lee Sharpe 10', 53' Gary Pallister 36' (o.g.), Paul Merson 78'
65. 27-03-1994 LC Aston Villa L 1-3 N 0 Mark Hughes 82' Dalian Atkinson 25', Dean Saunders 75', 89' (pen)
66. 30-03-1994 PL Liverpool W 1-0 H 0 Paul Ince 36'
67. 23-04-1994 PL Manchester City W 2-0 H 2 Eric Cantona 40', 45'
68. 27-04-1994 PL Leeds United W 2-0 A 0 Andrei Kanchelskis 47', Ryan Giggs 85'
69. 01-05-1994 PL Ipswich Town W 2-1 A 1 Eric Cantona 36', Ryan Giggs 47' Chris Kiwomya 20'
70. 04-05-1994 PL Southampton W 2-0 H 0 Andrei Kanchelskis 60', Mark Hughes 89'
71. 08-05-1994 PL Coventry City D 0-0 H 0
72. 14-05-1994 FAC Chelsea W 4-0 N 2 Eric Cantona 60' (pen), 66' (pen), Mark Hughes 69', Brian McClair 90'
73. 14-08-1994 CS Blackburn Rovers W 2-0 N 1 Eric Cantona 22' (pen), Paul Ince 81'
74. 31-08-1994 PL Wimbledon W 3-0 H 1 Eric Cantona 40', Brian McClair 81', Ryan Giggs 84'
75. 11-09-1994 PL Leeds United L 1-2 A 1 Eric Cantona 72' (pen) David Wetherall 13', Brian Deane 48'
76. 17-09-1994 PL Liverpool W 2-0 H 0 Andrei Kanchelskis 73', Brian McClair 74'
77. 24-09-1994 PL Ipswich Town L 2-3 A 1 Eric Cantona 71', Paul Scholes 74' Paul Mason 16', 44', Steve Sedgley 81'
78. 01-10-1994 PL Everton W 2-0 H 0 Andrei Kanchelskis 41', Lee Sharpe 88'
79. 15-10-1994 PL West Ham United W 1-0 H 1 Eric Cantona 44'
80. 23-10-1994 PL Blackburn Rovers W 4-2 A 1 Eric Cantona 45' (pen), Andrei Kanchelskis 52', 82', Mark Hughes 67' Paul Warhurst 13', Colin Hendry 51'
81. 29-10-1994 PL Newcastle United W 2-0 H 0 Gary Pallister 11', Keith Gillespie 77'
82. 06-11-1994 PL Aston Villa W 2-1 A 0 Paul Ince 41', Andrei Kanchelskis 51' Dalian Atkinson 29'
83. 10-11-1994 PL Manchester City W 5-0 H 1 Eric Cantona 24', Andrei Kanchelskis 43', 47', 89', Mark Hughes 70'
84. 19-11-1994 PL Crystal Palace W 3-0 H 1 Denis Irwin 8', Eric Cantona 34', Andrei Kanchelskis 51'
85. 23-11-1994 EC/UCL Gothenburg L 1-3 A 0 Mark Hughes 64' *Jesper Blomqvist 11', Magnus Erlingmark 65', Pontus Kamark 72' (pen)
86. 26-11-1994 PL Arsenal D 0-0 A 0
87. 03-12-1994 PL Norwich City W 1-0 H 1 Eric Cantona 36'
88. 07-12-1994 EC/UCL Galatasaray W 4-0 H 0 Simon Davies 3', David Beckham 38', Roy Keane 49', Bulent Korkmaz 88' (o.g.)
89. 17-12-1994 PL Nottingham Forest L 1-2 H 1 Eric Cantona 68' Stan Collymore 37', Stuart Pearce 62'
90. 26-12-1994 PL Chelsea W 3-2 A 1 Mark Hughes 22', Eric Cantona 46' (pen), Brian McClair 79' John Spencer 58' (pen), Eddie Newton 78'
91. 28-12-1994 PL Leicester City D 1-1 H 0 Andrei Kanchelskis 61' Mike Whitlow 65'
92. 31-12-1994 PL Southampton D 2-2 A 0 Nicky Butt 51', Gary Pallister 79' Jim Magilton 45', David Hughes 72'
93. 03-01-1995 PL Coventry City W 2-0 H 1 Paul Scholes 30', Eric Cantona 50' (pen)
94. 09-01-1995 FAC Sheffield United W 2-0 A 1 Mark Hughes 80', Eric Cantona 82'
95. 15-01-1995 PL Newcastle United D 1-1 A 0 Mark Hughes 13' Paul Kitson 68'
96. 22-01-1995 PL Blackburn Rovers W 1-0 H 1 Eric Cantona 80'
97. 25-01-1995 PL Crystal Palace D 1-1 A 0 David May 57' Gareth Southgate 81'
98. 01-10-1995 PL Liverpool D 2-2 H 1 Nicky Butt 2', Eric Cantona 71' (pen) Robbie Fowler 35', 53'
99. 03-10-1995 LC York City W 3-1 A 0 Paul Scholes 7', 80', Terry Cooke 14' Scott Jordan 39'
100. 21-10-1995 PL Chelsea W 4-1 A 0 Paul Scholes 4', 10', Ryan Giggs 78', Brian McClair 85' *Mark Hughes 76'
101. 28-10-1995 PL Middlesbrough W 2-0 H 0 Gary Pallister 44', Andrew Cole 88'
102. 04-11-1995 PL Arsenal L 0-1 A 0 Dennis Bergkamp 14'
103. 18-11-1995 PL Southampton W 4-1 H 0 Ryan Giggs 1', 4', Paul Scholes 9', Andrew Cole 69' Neil Shipperley 86'
104. 22-11-1995 PL Coventry City W 4-0 A 0 Denis Irwin 28', Brian McClair 48', 76', David Beckham 58'
105. 27-11-1995 PL Nottingham Forest D 1-1 A 1 Eric Cantona 67' (pen) Paul McGregor 19'
106. 02-12-1995 PL Chelsea D 1-1 H 0 David Beckham 61' Dennis Wise 54'
107. 09-12-1995 PL Sheffield Wednesday D 2-2 H 2 Eric Cantona 18', 84' Mark Bright 60', Guy Whittingham 79'
108. 17-12-1995 PL Liverpool L 0-2 A 0 Robbie Fowler 45', 87'
109. 24-12-1995 PL Leeds United L 1-3 A 0 Andrew Cole 30' Gary McAllister 6' (pen), Tony Yeboah 36', Brian Deane 73'
110. 27-12-1995 PL Newcastle United W 2-0 H 0 Andrew Cole 6', Roy Keane 53'
111. 30-12-1995 PL QPR W 2-1 H 0 Andrew Cole 45', Ryan Giggs 52' Daniel Dichio 68'
112. 01-01-1996 PL Tottenham Hotspur L 1-4 A 0 Andrew Cole 36' *Teddy Sheringham 35', Sol Campbell 45', Chris Armstrong 48', 66'
113. 06-01-1996 FAC Sunderland D 2-2 H 1 Nicky Butt 13', Eric Cantona 80' Steve Agnew 61', Craig Russell 64'
114. 13-01-1996 PL Aston Villa D 0-0 H 0
115. 16-01-1996 FAC Sunderland W 2-1 A 0 Paul Scholes 70', Andrew Cole 90' Phil Gray 25'
116. 22-01-1996 PL West Ham United W 1-0 A 1 Eric Cantona 9'
117. 27-01-1996 FAC Reading W 3-0 A 1 Ryan Giggs 37', Paul Parker 57', Eric Cantona 90'
118. 03-02-1996 PL Wimbledon W 4-2 A 2 Andrew Cole 41', Chris Perry 45' (o.g.), Eric Cantona 71', 81' (pen) Marcus Gayle 69', Jason Euell 77'
119. 10-02-1996 PL Blackburn Rovers W 1-0 H 0 Lee Sharpe 15'
120. 18-02-1996 FAC Manchester City W 2-1 H 1 Eric Cantona 39' (pen), Lee Sharpe 78' Uwe Rosler 12'
121. 21-02-1996 PL Everton W 2-0 H 0 Roy Keane 30', Ryan Giggs 82'
122. 25-02-1996 PL Bolton Wanderers W 6-0 A 0 David Beckham 5', Steve Bruce 15', Andrew Cole 70', Paul Scholes 76', 79', Nicky Butt 90'
123. 04-03-1996 PL Newcastle United W 1-0 A 1 Eric Cantona 52'
124. 11-03-1996 FAC Southampton W 2-0 H 1 Eric Cantona 49', Lee Sharpe 90'
125. 16-03-1996 PL QPR D 1-1 A 1 Eric Cantona 90' Denis Irwin 64' (o.g.)
126. 20-03-1996 PL Arsenal W 1-0 H 1 Eric Cantona 65'
127. 24-03-1996 PL Tottenham Hotspur W 1-0 H 1 Eric Cantona 51'
128. 31-03-1996 FAC Chelsea W 2-1 N 0 Andrew Cole 55', David Beckham 59' Ruud Gullit 35'
129. 06-04-1996 PL Manchester City W 3-2 A 1 Eric Cantona 7' (pen), Andrew Cole 42', Ryan Giggs 78' Mikhail Kavelashvili 40', Uwe Rosler 72'
130. 08-04-1996 PL Coventry City W 1-0 H 1 Eric Cantona 47'
131. 13-04-1996 PL Southampton L 1-3 A 0 Ryan Giggs 89' Ken Monkou 12', Neil Shipperley 24', Matt Le Tissier 43'
132. 17-04-1996 PL Leeds United W 1-0 H 0 Roy Keane 72'
133. 28-04-1996 PL Nottingham Forest W 5-0 H 1 Paul Scholes 42', David Beckham 45', 55', Ryan Giggs 70', Eric Cantona 90'
134. 05-05-1996 PL Middlesbrough W 3-0 A 0 David May 14', Andrew Cole 54', Ryan Giggs 81'
135. 11-05-1996 FAC Liverpool W 1-0 N 1 Eric Cantona 86'
136. 11-08-1996 CS Newcastle United W 4-0 N 1 Eric Cantona 25', Nicky Butt 30', David Beckham 86', Roy Keane 88'
137. 17-08-1996 PL Wimbledon W 3-0 A 1 Eric Cantona 25', Denis Irwin 57', David Beckham 87'
138. 21-08-1996 PL Everton D 2-2 H 0 Jordi Cruyff 70', David Unsworth 82' (o.g.) Duncan Ferguson 35', 41'
139. 25-08-1996 PL Blackburn Rovers D 2-2 H 0 Jordi Cruyff 38', Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 69' Paul Warhurst 34', Lars Bohinen 51'
140. 04-09-1996 PL Derby County D 1-1 A 0 David Beckham 38' Jacob Laursen 25'
141. 07-09-1996 PL Leeds United W 4-0 A 1 Nigel Martyn 3' (o.g.), Nicky Butt 49', Karel Poborsky 76', Eric Cantona 90'
142. 11-09-1996 EC/UCL Juventus L 0-1 A 0 Alen Boksic 34'
143. 14-09-1996 PL Nottingham Forest W 4-1 H 2 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 22', Ryan Giggs 41', Eric Cantona 82', 90' (pen) Alf-Inge Haaland 3'
144. 21-09-1996 PL Aston Villa D 0-0 A 0
145. 25-09-1996 EC/UCL Rapid Vienna W 2-0 H 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 20', David Beckham 27'
146. 29-09-1996 PL Tottenham Hotspur W 2-0 H 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 38', 57'
147. 12-10-1996 PL Liverpool W 1-0 H 0 David Beckham 23'
148. 16-10-1996 EC/UCL Fenerbahce W 2-0 A 1 David Beckham 55', Eric Cantona 60'
149. 20-10-1996 PL Newcastle United L 0-5 A 0 Darren Peacock 13', David Ginola 31', Les Ferdinand 63', Alan Shearer 75', Philippe Albert 84'
150. 26-10-1996 PL Southampton L 3-6 A 0 David Beckham 42', David May 56', Paul Scholes 89' Eyal Berkovic 6', 84', Matt Le Tissier 35', Egil Ostenstad 45', 86', Phil Neville 90' (o.g.)
151. 30-10-1996 EC/UCL Fenerbahce L 0-1 H 0 Elvir Bolic 78'
152. 02-11-1996 PL Chelsea L 1-2 H 0 David May 81' Michael Duberry 31', Gianluca Vialli 60'
153. 16-11-1996 PL Arsenal W 1-0 H 0 Nigel Winterburn 62' (o.g.)
154. 20-11-1996 EC/UCL Juventus L 0-1 H 0 Alessandro Del Piero 35' (pen)
155. 23-11-1996 PL Middlesbrough D 2-2 A 0 Roy Keane 17', David May 73' Fabrizio Ravanelli 27', Craig Hignett 82' (pen)
156. 30-11-1996 PL Leicester City W 3-1 H 0 Nicky Butt 76', 87', Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 85' Neil Lennon 90'
157. 04-12-1996 EC/UCL Rapid Vienna W 2-0 A 1 Ryan Giggs 24', Eric Cantona 72'
158. 08-12-1996 PL West Ham United D 2-2 A 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 54', David Beckham 75' Florin Raducioiu 78', Julian Dicks 80' (pen)
159. 18-12-1996 PL Sheffield Wednesday D 1-1 A 0 Paul Scholes 61' Benito Carbone 57'
160. 21-12-1996 PL Sunderland W 5-0 H 2 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 36', 48', Eric Cantona 43' (pen), 79', Nicky Butt 58'
161. 26-12-1996 PL Nottingham Forest W 4-0 A 0 David Beckham 24', Nicky Butt 44', Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 67', Andrew Cole 76'
162. 28-12-1996 PL Leeds United W 1-0 H 1 Eric Cantona 9' (pen)
163. 01-01-1997 PL Aston Villa D 0-0 H 0
164. 05-01-1997 FAC Tottenham Hotspur W 2-0 H 0 Paul Scholes 51', David Beckham 82'
165. 12-01-1997 PL Tottenham Hotspur W 2-1 A 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 23', David Beckham 76' Rory Allen 44'
166. 18-01-1997 PL Coventry City W 2-0 A 0 Ryan Giggs 61', Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 80'
167. 25-01-1997 FAC Wimbledon D 1-1 H 0 Paul Scholes 89' Robbie Earle 90'
168. 29-01-1997 PL Wimbledon W 2-1 H 0 Ryan Giggs 75', Andrew Cole 82' Chris Perry 61'
169. 01-02-1997 PL Southampton W 2-1 H 1 Gary Pallister 19', Eric Cantona 79' Egil Ostenstad 10'
170. 04-02-1997 FAC Wimbledon L 0-1 A 0 Marcus Gayle 64'
171. 01-03-1997 PL Coventry City W 3-1 H 0 Gary Breen 4' (o.g.), Eoin Jess 5' (o.g.), Karel Poborsky 47' Darren Huckerby 85'
172. 05-03-1997 EC/UCL Porto W 4-0 H 1 David May 22', Eric Cantona 34', Ryan Giggs 60', Andrew Cole 80'
173. 08-03-1997 PL Sunderland L 1-2 A 0 Andy Melville 77' (o.g.) Michael Gray 52', John Mullin 76'
174. 15-03-1997 PL Sheffield Wednesday W 2-0 H 0 Andrew Cole 19', Karel Poborsky 60'
175. 19-03-1997 EC/UCL Porto D 0-0 A 0
176. 22-03-1997 PL Everton W 2-0 A 1 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 35', Eric Cantona 79'
177. 05-04-1997 PL Derby County L 2-3 H 1 Eric Cantona 47', Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 76' Ashley Ward 28', Paulo Wanchope 35', Dean Sturridge 74'
178. 09-04-1997 EC/UCL Borussia Dortmund L 0-1 A 0 Rene Tretschok 76'
179. 12-04-1997 PL Blackburn Rovers W 3-2 A 1 Andrew Cole 32', Paul Scholes 42', Eric Cantona 79' Billy McKinlay 35', Paul Warhurst 86'
180. 19-04-1997 PL Liverpool W 3-1 A 0 Gary Pallister 13', 42', Andrew Cole 63' John Barnes 19'
181. 23-04-1997 EC/UCL Borussia Dortmund L 0-1 H 0 Lars Ricken 8'
182. 03-05-1997 PL Leicester City D 2-2 A 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 45', 52' Steve Walsh 16', Ian Marshall 20'
183. 05-05-1997 PL Middlesbrough D 3-3 H 0 Roy Keane 34', Gary Neville 42', Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 67' Juninho 15', Emerson 37', Craig Hignett 40'
184. 08-05-1997 PL Newcastle United D 0-0 H 0
185. 11-05-1997 PL West Ham United W 2-0 H 0 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 12', Jordi Cruyff 84'
 

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