16th May 1998: FA Cup Final: Arsenal v Newcastle United

May 16, 1998
80 min
Season 1997/98 - Episode 55: 16th May 1998: FA Cup Final: Arsenal v Newcastle United

Season 1997/98 - Episode 55: 16th May 1998: FA Cup Final: Arsenal v Newcastle United

Match of the Day - Backdrop

Overview

Highlights of this afternoon's FA Cup final from Wembley between Arsenal and Newcastle United. Arsenal could put the seal on a triumphant season by completing the double with this trophy, which they last won in 1993. Newcastle, meanwhile, have had a disappointing league season and are looking to lift the FA Cup for the first time since 1955. Plus the result of the Goal of the Season competition, and highlights of this afternoon's Scottish Cup final between Hearts and Rangers.

Episode Information

TV Show

Match of the Day

Season

Season 1997/98

Episode Number

55

Air Date

May 16, 1998

Runtime

80 minutes

Guest Stars

Des Lynam

Des Lynam

Host

Trevor Brooking

Trevor Brooking

Self - Commentator

Alan Hansen

Alan Hansen

Self - Pundit

John Motson

John Motson

Self - Commentator