Manchester United had to play the final without three of their most important players: Eric Cantona (suspended), Andrei Kanchelskis (injured) and Andy Cole (cup-tied).
Due to injuries and suspensions, Manchester United was forced to participate in the championship match without three key players: Eric Cantona, who was suspended, Andrei Kanchelskis, who was injured, and Andy Cole, who was ineligible due to a cup tie.