Manchester United had reached the latter stage of the 1985/86 season under their flamboyant manager, Ron Atkinson. Nick Pickering pulled one back, but Gordon Strachan settled the nerves and Manchester United were 3-1 victors. Linked with Manchester United when Gary Lineker chose Everton, Kerry Dixon was the difference maker. The next day, Manchester United were live on ITV against Sheffield Wednesday. Manchester United were now fourth, the position they had finished in the previous two seasons.
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