8 Classic Man Utd/Newcastle Old Trafford Encounters

7. Manchester United 3-2 Newcastle United, October 15th 1977 (Old First Division)

There's a rather young-looking Lou Macari above - and it was the Scottish striker who grabbed the winner in this five-goal thriller back in October 1977 to hand Manchester United victory. Steve Coppell and Jimmy Greenhoff got Man Utd's first two goals on the day as the home side ran out 3-2 victors during a season where the Magpies were relegated from the top flight of English football.
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