11th August 1996: FA Charity Shield: Manchester United v Newcastle United
Tv Series
Tv Show :
Match of the Day
Season 1996/97
Episode Number :1
Rate : Not Rated
RunTime :80 mins
Air Date :1996-08-11
Story : Highlights of the traditional curtain raiser of the domestic season, the FA Charity Shield, with Manchester United taking on Newcastle United at Wembley. Alex Ferguson's side, who won the Premiership and FA Cup double last season, contains several new faces, including summer signings Jordi and Karel Poborsky, as well as Footballer of the Year Eric Cantona. Newcastle, who were league runners-up and lost twice to United last season, will be looking to get the season off to a flying start with victory in their first appearance at Wembley for 20 years.