At age 17 Lee Sharpe made his debut for Manchester United in a 2-0 win over West Ham United.  Whilst at United Sharpe scored many important goals including a hat-trick against Arsenal in the league cup, a match which United went on to win 6-2. As well as a backheel goal and an assist in a Champions League game against Barcelona.

During his Manchester United career, he made 193 league appearances scoring 21 goals. Wining three Premier League titles, two FA Cups, a Football League Cup, three FA Charity Shields and a European Cup Winners’ Cup. His impressive performances for United resulted in Sharpe being selected for the England squad, making eight appearances.