Newcastle 5-0 Man Utd

Premier League - 20/10/1996

What a performance this was. Newcastle completely demolished the then reigning champions 5-0 with all 5 goals

coming from different players which epitomised the attacking intent and ability of Keegan’s ‘Entertainers’

The rout was started by Peacock (12), then Ginola (30), Ferdinand (63), Shearer (75) and, last but not least, that magnificent chip by Philippe Albert (83).

Newcastle Starting lineup:

Goalkeeper - Pavel Srníček

Defender - Philippe Albert

Defender - Steve Watson

Defender - Darren Peacock

Defender - John Beresford

Midfielder - David Batty

Midfielder - David Ginola

Midfielder - Rob Lee

Forward - Peter Beardsley

Forward - Les Ferdinand

Forward - Alan Shearer

Man Utd Starting lineup:

Goalkeeper - Peter Schmeichel

Defender - Gary Neville

Defender - Denis Irwin

Defender - Ronny Johnsen

Defender - Gary Pallister

Defender - David May

Midfielder - David Beckham

Midfielder - Nicky Butt

Midfielder - Karel Poborský

Forward - Eric Cantona

Forward - Ole Gunnar Solskjær

Full match can be viewed here https://youtu.be/3FSdoJ56kxw

Highlights here https://youtu.be/KJ_uxIAg_yw

Sheearer ‘ we embarrassed them’ interview https://youtu.be/iljQirzyBCo