Eric Cantona: Manchester United Legend

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The news of Eric Cantona's impending transfer from Leeds to fierce rivals Manchester United was met with hostility from Leeds fans. 

However, the transfer was seen as a good piece of business by most football experts. The Yorkshire club had removed a troubled player from their side and got decent money for him even though he played a part in them winning the league during the previous season. 

Watch: Eric Cantona's 14 goals for Leeds United

Eric The King

Cantona made his first appearance for the club on 1 December 1992 in a friendly match against Benfica in Lisbon to mark Eusébio's 50th birthday, wearing the number 10 shirt. 

Eric made his competitive debut as a second-half substitute against Manchester City at Old Trafford on 6 December.

United only lost on two occasions in the 92/93 season after his arrival. They finished the season 10 points clear at the top of the table, finishing as champions for the first time in 26 years

The spark that lit the fuse

Following the conclusion of the 92/93 season, United would go onto dominate the Premier League for the next 20 years up until Alex Ferguson retired in 2013. Cantona was often seen as the catalyst for United's future success. There was some controversial moments though. Who remembers this?

Cantona eventually retired at the end of the 96/97 season. He won 4 Premier League titles and the Fa Cup twice. His name is still sung by fans of Manchester United. 

On the 12th day of Christmas... 

Inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame

In May 2021, Cantona was inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame

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