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Matty Hewitt

Philippe Albert reflects on 'very special' Manchester United chip and favourite Newcastle goal

Former Newcastle United defender Philippe Albert says he will never forget his sensational chip in the Magpies 'very special' win over Manchester United. Kevin Keegan's side ran riot against the defending champions, just a few months after the Red Devils thrashed the Magpies in the Community Shield.

The 5-0 win is something supporters of a black and white faith still talk about to this day. 36,579 supporters crammed into St. James' Park back in October 1996 to see Darren Peacock, David Ginola, Les Ferdinand, Alan Shearer and Albert get on the scoresheet to dismantle Sir Alex Ferguson's side.

Newcastle supporters would love to see a repeat of that performance on the biggest stage this weekend as Eddie Howe's side take on Manchester United in the League Cup Final. The Red Devils had the last laugh in the 1999 FA Cup Final, winning the clash 2-0 at Wembley.

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