Big games, big moments: here are 12 cracking goals from FA Cup final history

Which one of these beauties is your favourite?

05/05/12 337 Views 1 Comment

1. Charlie George, Arsenal 2-1 Liverpool (1971)

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2. Bobby Stokes, Southampton 1-0 Manchester United (1976)

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3. Alan Sunderland, Arsenal 3-2 Manchester United (1979)

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4. Steve Mackenzie, Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 Manchester City (1981)

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5. Ricky Villa, Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 Manchester City (1981)

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6. Norman Whiteside, Manchester United 1-0 Everton (1985)

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7. Keith Houchen, Coventry City 3-2 Tottenham Hotspur (1987)

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8. Eric Cantona, Manchester United 1-0 Liverpool (1996)

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9. Roberto di Matteo, Chelsea 2-0 Middlesbrough (1997)

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10. Ray Parlour, Arsenal 2-0 Chelsea (2002)

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11. Steven Gerrard, Liverpool 3-3 West Ham United (2006)

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12. Didier Drogba, Chelsea 1-0 Manchester United (2007)

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Big games, big moments: here are 12 cracking goals from FA Cup final history