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Still unbeaten in the First Division, but United could not get the better of Bristol City from Division Two in the FA Cup and went tumbling out of the competition after a replay at Elland Road
United had little appetite for the UEFA Cup in 1973/74, but Billy Bremner's masterly display at sweeper and two rookie keepers saw to it that United earned a famous win by virtue of a penalty shoot out
 
After going more than two years without a League victory in London, it's two in five days as United hammer Tottenham 3-0 on their own pitch with two of the goals coming from Billy Bremner
United get their League championship challenge off to an impressive start by outclassing Everton. Three months earlier, Don Revie had seemed to be on his way to taking over the Merseysiders
 
A syndicate takes over Leeds City and sees an unprecedented trail of silverware with two Midland Principal League titles, two Subsidiary championships, the West Riding Cup and success as unofficial English champions
 
City lose their captain Bob Hewison in the first half but fight a marvellous rearguard action to deny Stoke any more than a penalty and see themselves crowned unofficial English champions
 
City get a first leg advantage in the play off for the unofficial wartime League championship after retaining their Midland Section title
 
Ken Bates's reluctance to invest in the transfer market infuriates fans, the dismissal of Simon Grayson leads to the appointment of Neil Warnock and a dismal season ends with a record number of home defeats
 
United hoped to secure three points to boost their Play Off chances, but an amazing night saw them concede seven goals at Elland Road for the first time in the League as struggling Forest hammered them
 
Could lightning possibly strike twice? A year after United nearly humbled Arsenal at the Emirates, they were back for another try, though the return of a Gunners legend would overshadow all their efforts
 
The shocking news of the death of former Leeds midfielder Gary Speed united football and the players and their supporters gave the best possible tribute with a memorable evening at the City Ground
 
A drepressing evening at Elland Road as Paul Rachubka's first tem career with the Whites was cruelly brought to a sorry conclusion by hapless and nervy performance in front of the club's supporters
     
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