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Mark Bright Looks Back to THAT 1989 Win Over Manchester United

Back in 1989, Crystal Palace, propelled by club legend Mark Bright, recorded a historic victory over league-rivals Manchester United in the same season the Red Devils went on to win the FA Cup Final.

Facing a team that included the likes of Paul Ince, Gary Pallister and Bryan Robson, Palace headed to Old Trafford as firm underdogs.

The game got going in the fashion that most had expected as Russel Beardsmore netted in the 9th minute, giving United an early lead that surprised few.

However, with Bright firing on all cylinders, Palace refused to be defeated and turned the game around to record a shock win over Sir Alex Ferguson's new, steadily growing side.