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#5 Sir Alex on Liverpool\'s 1996 FA Cup final suits

Liverpool’s Jamie Redknapp and Robbie Fowler at the 1996 FA Cup final

Sir Alex blasted Liverpool’s ‘96 FA Cup antics whilst claiming to his then assistant manager Brain Kidd that Liverpool lost 1-0 to United because of their suits, arrogance, over-confidence and ridiculousness.

The game is famous for Roy Keane playing a stellar role in front of the back four as he marked Steve McManaman and company out of the game. The game was finally decided by a goal from Eric Cantona five minutes from time as David James failed to clear a corner.

“White suit, blue shirt, a red and white tie and a blue flower. Who designed that? They say it was Armani. Bet his sales went down,” remarked the Scottish manager.

“But you know the most telling part of that? [Liverpool's manager and assistant manager] Roy Evans and Ronnie Moran had black suits on. I think they were embarrassed,” Sir Alex said.

“Liverpool Football Club is a great club. They have won more European Cups than Manchester United. That didn't represent Liverpool.”

Manchester United won the FA Cup after beating Liverpool thanks to an Eric Cantona (C) goal