In the words of the old song, it's a long time from May to December but, you know, it's an equally long time from December to May.
It is a cup final and the one who wins it goes through
Despite the rain, it's still raining here at Old Trafford.
What makes this game so delightful is that when both teams get the ball they are attacking their opponents goal.
That's a wise substitution by Terry Venables: three fresh man, three fresh legs.
And there's Ray Clemence looking as cool as ever out in the cold.