{"product_id":"manchester-united-1996-98-third-shirt","title":"Manchester United 1996-98 Third Shirt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnder the management of Alex Ferguson, Manchester United secured their fourth Premier League title in five seasons during the 1996-97 campaign, finishing seven points clear at the top. They also reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League. The following 1997-98 season was a near-miss, as they finished a single point behind Arsenal in the league and were knocked out in the Champions League quarter-finals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Players\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis era featured a legendary squad, with Eric Cantona playing his final season in 1996-97 before his unexpected retirement. The team was built on the goalkeeping of Peter Schmeichel, a defence marshalled by Gary Neville and Denis Irwin, and a formidable midfield including Roy Keane, David Beckham, Paul Scholes, and Ryan Giggs. The attack was led by Andy Cole and Ole Gunnar Solskjær, with Teddy Sheringham joining for the 1997-98 season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a pre-owned authentic vintage item. All kits sold at The Kit Dealer are carefully verified by our in-house authentication team, washed, and treated - unless clearly listed as brand new with tags.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Kit Dealer","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":52753987895577,"sku":"TKD4045","price":280.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/6307\/1160\/files\/manchester-united-1996-98-front_44baaf1a-689e-4e0f-9661-ff7fc8fe2984.png?v=1782885880","url":"https:\/\/www.thekitdealer.com\/products\/manchester-united-1996-98-third-shirt","provider":"The Kit Dealer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}