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Daily Mirror
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Bruna Reis

Sir Alex Ferguson and Man Utd got the last laugh after Kevin Keegan's televised rant

Former Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan delivered one of the most iconic moments on live television and in Premier League history 24 years ago today.

In 1996, Newcastle were close to ending a 66-year drought from when the club last won a major trophy, following their 1-0 win over Leeds. Newcastle had then entered a fierce title race with Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United.

The race went to the wire, with Keegan's team recording 24 wins that season, one less victory than United however. Prior to Newcastle taking on Leeds, United had beat the Whites a week earlier.

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