26 January 1995
Eric Cantona is given 14 days to answer the FA’s charges following his south London indiscretion the previous day.
27 January 1995
Eric’s kung-fu kick continues to have repercussions, as United suspend him for the rest of the season and fine him two weeks' wages.
28 January 2001
The Reds were blown out of the FA Cup by a Paolo di Canio goal scored at the very second that all, including irate keeper Barthez, were busy appealing for offside. West Ham 1 United 0.
29 January 1932
The birth of Tommy Taylor, who became one of United’s greatest-ever goalscorers - he scored 112 goals in 166 appearances for United before perishing in Munich, aged 26.
30 January 1984
Sampdoria are poised to make a £3m bid for Bryan Robson. United boss Ron Atkinson said: “There isn’t enough money in Italy to buy Robson. I am trying to build a side - not dismantle one."
31 January 1953
United are held 1-1 by non-league Walthamstow Avenue in front of 34,748 at Old Trafford. The Reds make amends in the replay at Highbury, winning 5-2.
02 February 1966
United take a 3-1 lead in the first leg of the European Cup quarter-final tie against Benfica at Old Trafford. David Herd, Denis Law and Bill Foulkes get the goals for the Reds.
03 February 1996
Eric Cantona returns to Selhurst Park for the first time since his infamous kung-fu kick in January 1995. He scores two goals as United beat Wimbledon 4-2.
04 February 1960
Goalkeeper Mike Pinner, at one time the most capped post-war England amateur and Olympic representative, makes his United debut in a 1-1 draw with Aston Villa.
05 February 1946
Happy birthday to United legend David Sadler. Initially a forward and then a fine centre-half, he played 333 first-team games for the Reds.
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