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    From who did Manchester United sign Andrei Kanchelskis in the early 90s?Manchester United in the 1990s

      Shaktor Donetsk.

    Which United player scored the final goal of the title winning 1992-1993 season?Manchester United in the 1990s

      Bryan Robson. Bryan Robson got the second goal in a 2-0 win away to Wimbledon in the final game at Selhurst Park.

    In which city did United play their first European Cup game for over 2 decades?Manchester United in the 1990s

      Budapest. United returned to the European cup with a 3-0 win away to Honved in 1993.

    Who scored the winning goal against Newcastle United at St. James' Park in March 1996?Manchester United in the 1990s

      Eric Cantona. Eric Cantona scored from a Phil Neville cross in the 53rd minute in United's vital game against the Geordies.

    Who scored Bayern Munich's goal against United in the 1999 European Cup Final?Manchester United in the 1990s

      Mario Basler. Mario Basler scored in the sixth minute in the Nou Camp before United's famous injury time recovery.

    Against which team did Manchester United win the League Cup in 1992?Manchester United in the 1990s

      Nottingham Forest. Brian McClair scored the winner in a 1-0 win against Forest for United's only win in this competition.

    At which ground did Eric Cantona score his first competitive goal for Manchester United?Manchester United in the 1990s

      Stamford Bridge. His first team debut came in a friendly match (testimonial) to celebrate the 50th birthday of Benfica legend Eusebio, against Benfica in Lisbon on 1st December, 1992. He made his league debut as a substitute in a 2-1 victory over Manchester City on 6th December 1992. His first goal in United's colours came in a 1-1 draw at Chelsea on 19th December. It is generally agreed that the arrival of Cantona galvanised United's squad into championship form to bring the club it's first Championship in 26 years. Cantona had now also become the first player to win consecutive English League Championship medals with different clubs (he won a medal with Leeds United in the previous season 1991-92).

    In which country did Ian Wright score two goals against United in a pre-season friendly?Manchester United in the 1990s

      South Africa. Ian Wright scored two penalties against Manchester United in a pre-season friendly a week before the 1993 Charity Shield.

    Against which two teams was Eric Cantona sent off in succesive games in the 90s?Manchester United in the 1990s

      Swindon and Arsenal.

    Which player scored United's first league goal in the 1993-1994 season?Manchester United in the 1990s

      Ryan Giggs. Ryan Giggs scored the first goal in a 2-0 win against Norwich City at Carrow Road.

    What date was the Champions League triumph in 1999 against Bayern Munich?Manchester United in the 1990s

      26th May. This is one of the most memorable moments in the history on Man Utd. They were still 0-1 down when the 90 minutes were up, but won 2-1 without going into extra time. Both goals were scored in injury time!

    Who did Man Utd bring in to build the squad, from PSV Eindhoven?Manchester United in the 1990s

      Jaap Stam. Jaap Stam joined Man Utd from PSV Eindhoven straight after the 1998 World Cup.

    Who defeated Man Utd in the 1997 Semi-Final of the European Champions League?Manchester United in the 1990s

      Borussia Dortmund. This was Man Utd's best European run under Alex Ferguson although it ended at the hands of Borussia Dortmund.

    Who scored the winning goal in the 1996 FA Cup for Man Utd against Liverpool?Manchester United in the 1990s

      Eric Cantona. 1996 brought Man Utd a second Double winning season in three years.

    Who claimed the Premiership throne in 1995?Manchester United in the 1990s

      Blackburn Rovers. The championship boiled down to the last game when Blackburn suffered a defeat by Liverpool, Man Utd needed to win against West Ham United but could only get a draw, so the title went to Ewood Park.

    What event in 1994 took the shine from Man Utd's domestic double?Manchester United in the 1990s

      Sir Matt Busby died. Sir Matt Busby was the one credited for spawning the Famous "Busby Babes" and of course he introduced us all to a player called George Best.

    In 1992, who did Alex Ferguson sign Eric Cantona from?Manchester United in the 1990s

      Leeds United. With the signing of probably the best Man Utd player in 30 years, Eric Cantona helped Man Utd win their first League Championship in 26 years.

    Who did Man Utd defeat in the 1992 League Cup?Manchester United in the 1990s

      Nottingham Forest. This game was decided by the one goal from Brian McClair.

    What was the scoreline in the 1991 Cup Winners Cup final against Barcelona?Manchester United in the 1990s

      2-1 Man Utd. On this glorious night, Mark Hughes scored the two goals for Man Utd, only for Ronald Koeman to get a consolation goal for Barcelona.

    Who played in goal for Man Utd in the FA Cup final replay in 1990?Manchester United in the 1990s

      Les Sealey. Les Sealey only had two previous appearences for Man Utd during the season, and was drafted in for the dropped Jim Leighton.

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