Remembering Denis Law one year after his passing

Denis looked devastated at that moment and it never soured his incredible relationship with the United support.

But, of course, it further cemented his part in the story of the Manchester derby. Not just because he played for both clubs but do not overlook his exploits for the Reds in this classic contest.

In September 1962, he made his first appearance in the fixture and scored twice, albeit in a 3-2 loss, thanks to Alex Harley’s 90th-minute winner.

In 1966, his third derby, he notched the only goal in a 1-0 victory and, as the decade drew to a close, he netted in a 2-2 home draw in the League Cup.

In an all-time classic encounter at Maine Road in May 1972, he was on the scoresheet, along with Charlton and Best (2) in a 4-3 triumph.