Manchester United v West Bromwich Albion, 23 August 1971
| Score | 3-1 to Manchester United |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Victoria Ground, Stoke on Trent |
| Attendance | 23,146 |
View Manchester United v West Bromwich Albion head to head
Played at Stoke City FC.
Owing to crowd trouble at Old Trafford the previous season, the FA ordered Manchester United to play their first two home games in the 1971-72 season at neutral venues.
Goals:
| George Best |
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| George Best |
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| Alan Gowling |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Alex Stepney
Defender
Tony Dunne
Defender
Steve James
Defender/Forward
David Sadler
Defender/Midfielder
Tommy O'Neil
Midfielder
John Aston
Midfielder
Willie Morgan
Midfielder/Forward
George Best
Midfielder/Forward
Bobby Charlton
Midfielder/Forward
Alan Gowling
Forward
Brian Kidd
Substitutions:
| Francis Burns for Bobby Charlton |
On the bench:
Defender/Midfielder
Francis Burns