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John Connelly, Leeds United-Manchester United 1964/65.

 The first of two league titles for United in the 1960s came in 1964-65, with the Reds dramatically beating Leeds to the championship on goal difference. With teenage winger George Best beginning to make a name for himself, and Denis Law prolific in front of goal, United just emerged triumphant ahead of their Yorkshire rivals. A crucial 1-0 win at Elland Road in April, courtesy of a goal from John Connelly, proved decisive. United clinched the title with a 3-1 win over Arsenal at Old Trafford, with Leeds drawing at Birmingham on the same day. Here is a picture of Law scoring his second goal, and United’s third, against the Gunners.