This time, the opponents will come from north of the border, with legends from one half of the Old Firm – the famous Celtic – making the trip to M16. United and Celtic both have long and storied histories. The Reds, the first British team to take part in the European Cup, Celtic the first to win it in 1967, before United followed suit a year later with their own maiden triumph in that famous competition.
The clubs also share cultural connections with both having strong Irish roots. Celtic’s links to the Emerald Isle are well documented, having been originally founded to raise funds for the Irish immigrants of Glasgow back in 1888.