Portsmouth v Manchester United, 19 December 1987
| Score | 2-1 to Manchester United |
| Competition | League Division One |
| Venue | Fratton Park |
| Attendance | 22,207 |
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Steve Bruce made his debut after moving from Norwich City this month.
Goals:
| Bryan Robson |
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| Brian McClair |
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Starting lineup:
Chris Turner
Goalkeeper
Kevin Moran
Defender
Steve Bruce
Defender/Centre back
Mike Duxbury
Defender/Midfielder
Colin Gibson
Defender/Midfielder
Brian McClair
Midfielder
Remi Moses
Midfielder
Jesper Olsen
Midfielder
Bryan Robson
Midfielder
Gordon Strachan
Midfielder
Norman Whiteside
Forward
Substitutions:
| Peter Davenport for Jesper Olsen |
On the bench:
Forward
Peter Davenport