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Here’s the story of the two remarkable end of season double headers in 1970 against Celtic and Chelsea as United sought valiantly for the impossible treble.

1 April 1970 – United 0 Celtic 1

Dubbed the Battle of Britain, United met Celtic at Elland Road intent on building up a winning first leg lead in the European Cup semi final but it didn't work out that way as Stein's men shone

Read the full story at http://www.mightyleeds.co.uk/matches/19700401.htm

11 April 1970 – United 2 Chelsea 2

United wiped out grim memories of their previous Wembley finals by turning on the magic against Chelsea, but even Eddie Gray's wonder show could not bring home the bacon

Read the full story at http://www.mightyleeds.co.uk/matches/19700411.htm

15 April 1970 – Celtic 2 United 1

Billy Bremner scored a stunning equaliser for United in the cauldron of Hampden, but another mastro's performance from Jinky Johnstone inspired a winning Celtic display

Read the full story at http://www.mightyleeds.co.uk/matches/19700415.htm

29 April 1970 – United 1 Chelsea 2

It was the last chance saloon for United's extraordinary season as they played out the dirtiest final ever against fierce London rivals but in the end there were only thoughts of what might have been

Read the full story at http://www.mightyleeds.co.uk/matches/19700429.htm

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