Nottingham Forest v Manchester United, 31 August 1985
| Score | 3-1 to Manchester United |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Attendance | 26,274 |
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Peter Barnes made his debut after moving from Coventry City in July.
Goals:
| Peter Barnes |
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| Frank Stapleton |
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| Mark Hughes |
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Starting lineup:
Gary Bailey
Goalkeeper
Arthur Albiston
Defender
Graeme Hogg
Defender/Centre back
Mike Duxbury
Defender/Midfielder
Paul McGrath
Defender/Midfielder
Peter Barnes
Midfielder
Bryan Robson
Midfielder
Gordon Strachan
Midfielder
Mark Hughes
Forward
Frank Stapleton
Forward
Norman Whiteside
Forward
Substitutions:
| Alan Brazil for Gordon Strachan |
On the bench:
Forward
Alan Brazil