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The Busby Babes' final game in England

Sixty-six years ago today, the Busby Babes played their final fixture on English soil in what proved to be an all-time classic, described by many in the crowd as the greatest match they’d ever seen.

Five days before the Munich Air Disaster, league champions Manchester United defeated mid-table Arsenal 5-4 in front of an awe-struck 63,578 at Highbury.

The Babes raced into a three-goal lead by half-time, Tommy Taylor scoring just before the break following earlier goals from Duncan Edwards and Bobby Charlton.

Memories of a remarkable match

Five poignant images from 1 February 1958.