11th August 1996: FA Charity Shield: Manchester United v Newcastle United

August 11, 1996
80 min
Season 1996/97 - Episode 1: 11th August 1996: FA Charity Shield: Manchester United v Newcastle United

Season 1996/97 - Episode 1: 11th August 1996: FA Charity Shield: Manchester United v Newcastle United

Match of the Day - Backdrop

Overview

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.

Episode Information

TV Show

Match of the Day

Season

Season 1996/97

Episode Number

1

Air Date

August 11, 1996

Runtime

80 minutes

Guest Stars

Clive Tyldesley

Clive Tyldesley

Self - Commentator