The Own Goal Controversy That Haunted Egil Ostenstad for 30 Years: Did Alex Ferguson’s Influence Change Football History?

The Own Goal Controversy That Haunted Egil Ostenstad for 30 Years: Did Alex Ferguson's Influence Change Football History?

Southampton had endured a difficult start to the season, taking just two points from their first seven league games. Reigning double winners United had meanwhile gone unbeaten in their first nine matches of the Premier League campaign.

Manchester United had won a league and cup double the previous season (Image credit: Alamy)

But there were some warning signs that an upset might be coming. Southampton had got their season rolling with a 4-0 trouncing of Middlesbrough and a 3-0 win over Sunderland, while United had just suffered a 5-0 mauling away to Newcastle.

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