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Highlights from the rich history of the FA Cup. Includes the Stanley Matthews Final of 1953, Arsenal’s securing of the double in 1971, the Ricky Villa wonder goal that gave Tottenham victory in 1981, and Man Utd’s Wembley triumph in 1999 – the year they claimed an historic treble.From the Back Cover
The everlasting memories of F.A. Cup history are relived in fifty golden moments stretching back across the century. From historic landmarks to great goals and classic encounters, the series charts every emotion that is epitomised in the greatest cup competition in the world. Including some classic moments like the Stanley Matthews Final of 1953 as he inspires Blackpool to win 4-3 after being 3-1 down, and Stan Mortensen’s stunning hat-trick, the 70/71 Arsenal/Liverpool Final where Arsenal win the double thanks to a great extra time Charlie George goal. Also the 1980/81 Tottenham Hotspur/Manchester City Final replay where Ricardo Villa scores one of the great Wembley goals, to win a dramatic game after being substituted in the first match. And who can forget the 1998/99 Manchester United/ Newcastle United Final where Manchester United win the cup for the 10th time to end the century in style and complete the second leg of the Treble. END
