Manchester United v Leicester City, 23 August 1972
| Score | 1-1 |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Old Trafford |
| Attendance | 40,067 |
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Frank Worthington made his debut after moving from Huddersfield Town this month. David Nish made his final appearance before moving to Derby County this month.
Goals:
| George Best |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Alex Stepney
Defender
Martin Buchan
Defender
Tony Dunne
Defender
Steve James
Defender/Forward
David Sadler
Defender/Midfielder
Tommy O'Neil
Midfielder
John Fitzpatrick
Midfielder
Sammy McIlroy
Midfielder
Willie Morgan
Midfielder/Forward
George Best
Winger
Ian Storey-Moore
Substitutions:
| Brian Kidd for Sammy McIlroy |
On the bench:
Forward
Brian Kidd
Goals:
| Frank Worthington |
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Starting lineup:
Peter Shilton
Goalkeeper
David Nish
Defender
Steve Whitworth
Defender
Alan Woollett
Defender
Graham Cross
Central defender
Alan Birchenall
Midfielder
Jon Sammels
Midfielder
Keith Weller
Midfielder
Mike Stringfellow
Outside Left
Frank Worthington
Forward
John Farrington
Winger