Manchester United qualified for the competition as champions of England, having won the 1966–67 Football League First Division. They faced Maltese side Hibernians in the first round and won 4–0 in the home first leg; David Sadler and Denis Law scored two goals each. Despite the wide margin of victory, Brian Crowther of The Guardian described their play as disappointing.
Manchester United qualified for the competition by winning the English First Division title in 1966–67. They defeated Maltese side Hibernians in the first round with a 4-0 win at home; David Sadler and Denis Law scored two goals each. Despite their significant victory, Brian Crowther of The Guardian criticized their performance as underwhelming.