Memories of Watford's cup win in Cantona's last Leeds game

Having won the last First Division title the previous season, Howard Wilkinson brought his star-studded Leeds United side to Vicarage Road in November 1992 for a third-round tie.

Although the Whites went into the game 14th in the table in the first season of the Premier League and were on a poor run of form, they were still expected to progress against Steve Perryman’s side who were 12th in Division One.

Eric Cantona looks on as Trevor Putney controls the ball (Image: Watford Observer)

• When Watford came from 3-0 down to complete a remarkable victory
• When Watford stunned the European champions in the League Cup

However, the gloom over Elland Road was to intensify as goals from David Holdsworth and a Jason Drysdale penalty stunned a team featuring players including Gordon Strachan, Gary McAllister - and Eric Cantona.

Jason Drysdale fires home Watford's second goal from the penalty spot (Image: Watford Observer)

The French striker was dropped following the defeat and never appeared for Leeds again. By the end of the month he was a Manchester United player.

The Hornets defender is mobbed after scoring (Image: Watford Observer)

The fans celebrate beneath the scoreboard (Image: Watford Observer)

Gary McAllister looks to break clear of Gary Porter (Image: Watford Observer)

Andy Hessenthaler gets set to challenge as Gordon Strachan watches on (Image: Watford Observer)

A packed Vicarage Road end watching the game when the Hornets were leading 1-0 (Image: Watford Observer)

Andy Hessenthaler lets fly (Image: Watford Observer)

Striker Paul Furlong on the ball for the home side (Image: Watford Observer)

Lee Nogan looks to drive forward (Image: Watford Observer)

Leeds keeper John Lukic tries to get a hand to this flying header (Image: Watford Observer)

Paul Furlong laying the ball off into the path of Andy Hessenthaler (Image: Watford Observer)