5 memorable FA Cup fixtures between Chelsea and Manchester United

#3 Chelsea 0-2 Manchester United, 10 March 1999

Dwight Yorke scored in the 4th minute of the game

The FA Cup 6th round tie between the two sides ended in a goalless draw at Old Trafford which forced the match to go into a replay to be played at Stamford Bridge. In another exciting cup match between the two teams, Dwight Yorke opened the scoring early in the 4th minute with a good finish.

Peter Schmeichel made some excellent saves to deny Chelsea an equaliser before Chelsea striker, Tore Andre Flo blocked teammate, Dennis Wise’s shot on the goal line, albeit inadvertently.

(Video Courtesy: Chelsea Retro TV YouTube Channel)

Dwight Yorke then doubled the lead with an exquisite lob over the Chelsea keeper and put the game beyond doubt. Manchester United would then go on to secure a historic treble in the club’s greatest season in history.