On this day, 1965: Manchester United beat Leicester City 5-0

On this day in 1965, Manchester United go to Leicester City and played some wonderful football to secure a 5-0 win.

Sir Matt Busby’s side were struggling to find their form at the time, especially away from home, but that wasn’t the case against Leicester City.

An array of brilliant goals were scored by John Connelly, David Herd (2), Bobby Charlton and George Best.

Footage courtesy of United Rewind

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