Manchester United v Stoke City, 29 April 1972
| Score | 3-0 to Manchester United |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Old Trafford |
| Attendance | 34,959 |
View Manchester United v Stoke City head to head
Alan Gowling made his final appearance before moving to Huddersfield Town in June.
Goals:
| Bobby Charlton |
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| George Best |
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| Ian Storey-Moore |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Alex Stepney
Defender
Martin Buchan
Defender
Tony Dunne
Defender
Steve James
Defender/Midfielder
Tommy O'Neil
Midfielder
Sammy McIlroy
Midfielder/Forward
George Best
Midfielder/Forward
Bobby Charlton
Midfielder/Full Back
Tony Young
Forward
Denis Law
Winger
Ian Storey-Moore
Substitutions:
| Alan Gowling for Bobby Charlton |
On the bench:
Midfielder/Forward
Alan Gowling