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King Eric

Controversial Frenchman Eric Cantona was lured away from Leeds in 1993 and proved to be one of Ferguson�s best ever buys.

Cantona was to be the catalyst as United won the domestic double in 1993/94.

However, his infamous karate kick on a Crystal Palace fan became one of the most turbulent times of Fergie's reign at Old Trafford.


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	King Eric Controversial Frenchman Eric Cantona was lured away from Leeds in 1993 and proved to be one of Ferguson�s best ever buys. Cantona was to be the catalyst as United won the domestic double in 1993/94. However, his infamous karate kick on a Crystal Palace fan became one of the most turbulent times of Fergie's reign at Old Trafford.