The words of Joe Royle after his Manchester City side were swept aside in the fourth round of the FA Cup at Maine Road in January 2000 thanks to a five star performance from Leeds United. It was a game which saw supporters treated to one of the most frantic starts of recent seasons. Four goals were shared in the first 20 minutes as City twice shocked their cross-Pennine rivals with surprise strikes. But the Whites showed their quality by hitting back swiftly on both occasions before taking complete control of the contest with a stylish, confident performance. Enjoy these photos from a 5-2 classic clash which will live long in the memory for those Leeds fans lucky enough to be among the crowd. READ MORE: 16 of the most iconic Leeds United photos of all time
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