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2000
Scottish Premier League Celtic 6-2 Rangers

Celtic 6-2 Rangers: The Demolition Derby

Celtic produced one of the greatest Old Firm performances of the modern era as Martin O’Neill’s side demolished Rangers 6-2 at Parkhead. Chris Sutton, Stiliyan Petrov and Paul Lambert struck in a devastating opening spell before Henrik Larsson scored twice to complete a famous victory in a match featuring eight goals and a late red card for Barry Ferguson.

2001

Jaap Stam’s shock exit from Manchester United

Jaap Stam completed a £16.5m transfer from Manchester United to Lazio in 2001, bringing an abrupt end to his hugely successful spell at Old Trafford. Alex Ferguson insisted the move was a football decision, although the timing came shortly after the publication of Stam’s controversial autobiography and amid United’s pursuit of Laurent Blanc.

2011
La Liga Valencia Club de Fútbol 4-3 Real Racing Club de Santander

Roberto Soldado’s bizarre hat-trick and own goal

Roberto Soldado netted four times, including once in his own net, as Valencia's La Liga title challenge got off to a thrilling start with a 4-3 comeback win at home to Racing Santander. The Valencia captain gave his side the lead inside two minutes, reacting quickest to score after a Pablo Hernández effort had been saved. Just five minutes later, however, he headed a Racing Santander corner into h

2022
Premier League Liverpool 9-0 AFC Bournemouth

Liverpool hit AFC Bournemouth for nine in historic Anfield rout

Liverpool equalled the biggest victory in Premier League history with a stunning 9-0 demolition of newly promoted AFC Bournemouth. Jürgen Klopp’s side had endured a difficult start to the 2022-23 season, but they responded into emphatic fashion. Roberto Firmino registered two goals; while Luis Diaz (2), Harvey Elliott, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and Fabio Carvalho also scored.

2025

Grimsby Town stun Manchester United on penalties

Grimsby Town produced one of the biggest shocks of the 2025 Carabao Cup by knocking out Manchester United after a dramatic 12-11 penalty shootout. The Mariners led 2-0 through Charles Vernam and Tyrell Warren before Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire rescued United, only for Grimsby to hold their nerve in a marathon shootout to spark wild celebrations at Blundell Park.