The demolition of the Red Devils in front of more than 45,000 fans at Elland Road in February 1972 was a sign of how far Don Revie’s side had come. Newspaper scribes described Leeds United's performance as “a golden second-half display that glittered with goals”. Enjoy these rarely-seen photos, published courtesy of Varley Picture Agency, documenting the famous victory. READ MORE: The ups and downs of Leeds United's Elland Road down the decades
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Striker Mick Jones was back after a bout of flu to renew his lethal striking partnership with Allan Clarke. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
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Mick Jones opened the scoring after a goalless first half. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
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Jones was on hand to nudge the ball over the line after Eddie Gray's shot was pushed onto the post. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
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Seven minutes later Leeds went 2-0 up when Peter Lorimers cross found Jones, whose shot was deftly flicked in by Allan Clarke. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
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After Francis Burns pulled a goal back, Mick Jones got on the end of a Billy Bremner cross to head into the ground and over the despairing Alex Stepney. Photo: Varley Picture Agency
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Jones completed his hat-trick six minutes later when he prodded the ball over the line Photo: Varley Picture Agency