When Bailey shut the door on Brighton

Ron Atkinson's side were strong favourites to win the trophy 40 years ago but, with the scores level at 2-2, there was a dramatic climax at Wembley Stadium.

Frank Stapleton and Ray Wilkins had struck for the Reds, with Gordon Smith and Gary Stevens on the scoresheet for the Seagulls. However, Smith was presented with a golden one-on-one chance to snatch a last-minute winner after being put through by Michael Robinson, behind a tiring United defence.

"And Smith must score," uttered commentator Peter Jones but Bailey came to the Reds' rescue, trapping the ball between his legs before clutching the rebound.

Some viewed it as redemption for the 1979 final when a Liam Brady cross sailed over the United no.1 for Alan Sunderland to convert a late goal to make it 3-2 to the Gunners.

"We were desperate to win something and, of course, I'm remembered for the save in the final minute," Bailey told UTD Podcast.

"Yeah, it was a decent save but I've made a lot better than that. People remember you for a winning goal or a goalline tackle. To be fair, if that goes in, it's the last kick of the match, and we would have lost to Brighton.

"It would have been a disgrace but we came back four days later and won it 4-0 [in the replay]."

Referring back to the contrasting moment against Arsenal, he added: "Neither [moment] was that bad or that good. The cross was a difficult one and Arthur Albiston hadn't covered behind me. Ultimately, I was responsible then and I was responsible again for the save from Smith.

"I came out at his feet and tried to keep my eyes open because, if you keep your eyes open, it hits you and you see it spin and get the rebound. If keepers come out with their eyes closed, you don't get to make the second save.

"It's not the greatest save in the world. You'll see that in the Premier League now, week in and week out. You get remembered for saves that happen in big games, though. That's why, if you play long enough, you will make a save in a big game that defines you.

"Just like lots of keepers, I wish that some of my saves that aren't remembered, when I've pulled something out of the top corner or a point-blank save, were made in a cup final. You're only ever remembered if you do it in a massive match."