The unknown Norwegian had joined a few weeks prior and made an instant impression with his team-mates, thanks to his ruthless finishing in training.
However, United fans had to wait for their first glimpses of our new striker in action, with Ole sitting out our opening three games of the 1995/96 campaign.
It was during a clash with Blackburn Rovers that Alex Ferguson first called upon his services, with United trailing 2-1 at Old Trafford.
Within minutes, the future United boss changed the score as he fastened onto Jordi Cruyff’s header, fired a shot at Tim Flowers and then tucked in the rebound, sending the Theatre of Dreams into raptures and earning a well-earned 2-2 draw.