David Herd
Manchester United 5 Sunderland 0, Old Trafford, English Football League First Division, November 26,1966. David Herd was Man of the Match as Manchester United recorded their biggest home victory of the 1966-67 campaign with a deserved and convincing 5-0 triumph over Ian McColl´s Sunderland.
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Luis Nani
Manchester United 3 Manchester City 2, Wembley Stadium, English FA Community Shield, August 7, 2011. Premier League Champions Manchester United came from 2-0 down at the half-time break to overcome FA Cup winners Manchester City by 3-2 at Wembley Stadium in the FA Community Shield thanks to a goal from ex-Fulham defender Chris Smalling and a brace by Portugal international Luis Nani.
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Bryan Robson
Bryan Robson, born Chester-le-Street, England, January 11, 1957. Bryan Robson had a remarkable success during his spell with Manchester United and occupies his very own position in the history of the club. A footballing institution, the midfielder also played 90 matches for England under managers Ron Greenwood, Bobby Robson, and Graham Taylor during an international career spanning eleven years.
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Jimmy Rimmer
Manchester United 3 Fulham 0, Old Trafford, English Football League First Division, April 15, 1968. Southport born goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer kept a clean sheet on his Football League debut for Manchester United in a comprehensive 3-0 win over Fulham. Bobby Charlton and George Best netted a goal each for United in the first period before John Aston added a third with five minutes left on the watch.
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Garry Birtles
Manchester United 5 Wolverhampton Wanderers 0, Old Trafford English Football League First Division, October 3, 1981. Following a narrow 1-0 triumph against Leeds United, Manchester United went on to outclass Wolverhampton Wanderers in their next fixture. Northern Ireland player Sammy McIlroy hit a treble, while Frank Stapleton and Garry Birtles netted a goal each in the 5-0 beating of Wolves.
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Willie Morgan
Chelsea 1 Manchester United 3, Stamford Bridge, March 30, English Football League First Division, 1974. After suffering two consecutive defeats, relegation threatened Manchester United beat mid-table Chelsea 3-1 away courtesy of a goal each from Gerry Daly, Willie Morgan, and Sammy McIlroy.
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Louis Saha
Manchester United 5 Burton Albion 0, Old Trafford, English FA Cup Third Round Replay, January 18, 2006. After being held to a surprise 0-0 draw by Football Conference side Burton Albion at Pirelli Stadium in the first game, Manchester United defeated The Brewers 5-0 in the replay at Old Trafford thanks to a Giuseppe Rossi double and a goal each from Louis Saha, Kieran Richardson, and Ryan Giggs.
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Nobby Stiles
Coventry City 2 Manchester United 1, Highfield Road, English Football League First Division, April 13, 1971. An uninspired Manchester United succumbed to a narrow 2-1 loss against Coventry City at Highfield Road in what would be World Cup winner Nobby Stiles´ final first-team appearance for The Reds.
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Gerry Queen And Tony Dunne
Manchester United 0 Crystal Palace 1, Old Trafford, English Football League First Division, October 19, 1970. Manchester United, who were still managed by former player Wilf McGuinness, suffered their second defeat in a week as The Reds fell 1-0 against Bert Head´s Crystal Palace at Old Trafford.
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Paul Rideout
Aston Villa 3 Manchester United 0, Villa Park, English Football League First Division, October 6, 1984. Manchester United suffered their first defeat of the season as they lost 3-0 to Aston Villa.
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