Last night Luis Suarez returned from his 10-game ban for biting Branislav Ivanovic against Manchester United.
The Uruguayan came out on the losing side against Liverpool's biggest rivals.
But 17 years ago, the shoe was on the other foot. In January 1996, Manchester United legend Eric Cantona got an eight month ban for launching a 'kung-fu' style kick into the crowd at Crystal Palace fan Matthew Simmons.
The incident shocked the world and there was a possibility that Cantona would look to leave the Premier League.
However, after Alex Ferguson persuaded the Frenchman to stay in England, his return was slated for October 1st 1996.
Whatever way the fixture generator decided to spit out matches, Cantona's comeback would occur against United's biggest rivals Liverpool.
Jason McAteer was playing for Liverpool that day and he recalled the game and Cantona's performance in the 2 - 2 draw when he spoke to Off The Ball last night.
"It just so fell that his comeback was the biggest game in Europe. I was on the pitch that day and unfortunately it was a welcome return for him. It was a disappointing return as far as Liverpool fans and players go because he set up a goal and scored a penalty," said Jason.
"It was all geared up for his return. I remember the media picked up on it the week before his return. It was all about Eric's return and obviously there was a bit of drama and theatre when he came out last onto the pitch to a standing ovation.
"And then obviously it was about Neil Ruddock and him - they always had a bit of history on the pitch with Neil turning his collar down all the time and the pair of them having words. He delivered on the day to be fair. He knocked one of my teeth out! We went in for a tackle together and he caught me with his boot and he sort of cracked one of my teeth and I had to have it taken out."
Of course the rivalry between both sides made the game a monumental encounter and McAteer reminisced about the relationship between the Liverpool contingent and Man United's players in the 90s.
"There were certain players in the Manchester United team that I did get on with. There were others I didn't get on it with personally. But on the whole we got on with the likes of Nicky Butt, Beckham and Giggsy. I wouldn't say the Nevilles were our favourite people and obviously I was getting on with Roy [Keane] at the time - which makes a change! There was plenty of rivalry on the pitch and the fans' rivalry was at its peak because both teams were young and going for the title. I can gradually see it getting back to that way because the air of dominance has gone with Alex Ferguson."
If you've got a bout of 90s' Premier League nostalgia, you can listen to the full interview below where McAteer also discusses the impact of Luis Suarez:
