Albert Scanlon

Position: Outside left

Born: Manchester, 10 October 1935

Previous club: None

Debut: Arsenal (H), 20 November 1954

 
Scanlon, locked in a friendly rivalry with David Pegg for the left-wing berth in United's forward line, currently has the upper hand and the tricky two-footed winger is now the first-choice for that position.

His speed and flair are his most effective weapons. Sometimes in previous seasons he has not lived up to expectations, but has recently found a consistency that had been lacking. In particular, his brilliant performance in the recent 5-4 win at Arsenal showed his star quality.