The Whites eased past Manchester City at Elland Road in front of more than 40,000 fans on the opening day of the 2002/03 season. Goals from debutant Nick Barmby, striker Mark Viduka and substitute Robbie Keane ensured that Leeds coasted to victory. "It's a great start for everybody," reflected Leeds United manager Terry Venables who partied company with the Whites with seven games of the season to go. Leeds would go on to finish 15th, four points and six places behind Manchester City. READ MORE: 16 of the most iconic Leeds United photos of all time LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
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Harry Kewell holds off a challenge from Manchester City's Marc-Vivien Foé. Photo: Getty
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Leeds United captain Dominic Matteo battles for the ball with Manchester City striker Nicolas Anelka. Photo: Getty
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Alan Smith battles for the ball with Manchester City's Sylvain Distin. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
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Manchester City striker Nicolas Anelka rues a missed opportunity. Photo: Getty
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Lee Bowyer battles with Manchester City's Kevin Horlock. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
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Substitute Robbie Fowler celebrates scoring Leeds United's third goal of the game after lobbing Carlo Nash. Photo: PA