When Manchester United went into the final day of the 1998-99 season needing a win to keep their treble dream alive, the message from manager Alex Ferguson was simple.
United had done most of the hard work by then, but could still end up empty-handed. Instead, they came from behind to beat Tottenham, before beating Newcastle United in the FA Cup final and Bayern Munich in the Champions League showpiece to complete the set.
Teddy Sheringham was involved in all three games, scoring twice. However, as United’s rivals Liverpool prepare for a pressure situation of their own as they pursue trophy number three, the former England striker has reflected on Ferguson’s words.
