Background: Ryan Giggs is United’s record appearance-maker and the club’s most decorated player, as well as one of the greatest ever to grace the Old Trafford turf. The Cardiff-born winger was known for his explosive acceleration and ability to dribble past opponents with ease, which he showcased on this day 22 years ago against Barnsley.
The goal: United were in a rampant mood against the Tykes, bagging two goals from Andy Cole in the first 20 minutes to make it 2-0, before Ryan Giggs added a third shortly before half-time. Paul Scholes’ lofted pass from a quickly taken free-kick found Giggs in plenty of space on the left wing.