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Quiz: Southampton’s squad in famous 3-1 win vs Man United 24 years ago

By Marc Walker

SOUTHAMPTON - APRIL 13: Matthew Le Tissier of Southampton shoots at goal as Ryan Giggs of Manchester United makes a challenge during the FA Carling Premiership match between Southampton and Manchester United held on April 13, 1996 at The Dell, in Southampton, England. Southampton won the match 3-1. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON - APRIL 13: Matthew Le Tissier of Southampton shoots at goal as Ryan Giggs of Manchester United makes a challenge during the FA Carling Premiership match between Southampton and Manchester United held on April 13, 1996 at The Dell, in Southampton, England. Southampton won the match 3-1. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) /
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Ken Monkou (left) celebrates his goal with team-mate Matthew Le Tissier of Southampton (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Ken Monkou (left) celebrates his goal with team-mate Matthew Le Tissier of Southampton (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) /

24 years ago on Monday, Southampton claimed one of their most famous victories in the Premier League.

A 3-1 win for the Saints over Manchester United was perhaps already a surprise, but the game also saw an infamous moment play out.

Having gone in at half time 3-0 down, United ditched their grey away strip for another and blamed their poor display on their players not being able to pick each other out from the crowd in the Dell.

Nothing much changed in the second period for Alex Ferguson’s side though, and Saints eventually strolled home to a victory despite a late strike from Ryan Giggs.

If you remember the day well – or indeed not so well – see how many of the 14-man Saints squad you can recall from that day in our latest quiz:

(Appearance figures via transfermarkt.com and include games played with other clubs)