1998 FA Cup Final vs Newcastle United
Overmars and Anelka sealed Arsenal's second league and cup double at Wembley in May 1998.
The 1998 FA Cup final was played at the old Wembley Stadium on 16 May 1998, and Arsenal beat Newcastle United 2–0. A fortnight after winning the Premier League, Arsenal completed the club's second league and FA Cup double. It was Arsène Wenger's first FA Cup win; he went on to win six more and become the competition's most successful manager.
Quick Facts
- Date
- 16 May 1998
- Venue
- Wembley Stadium
- Result
- Arsenal 2–0 Newcastle United
- Scorers
- Marc Overmars, Nicolas Anelka
- Attendance
- 79,183
Lore & Background
Both clubs had won the cup six times; Arsenal were in their thirteenth final and Newcastle their eleventh, and Newcastle had won the two previous finals between the sides, in 1932 and 1952. Arsenal's path needed three replays, two of them settled on penalties. Before 79,183 spectators Marc Overmars gave Arsenal a first-half lead. Newcastle improved after the break and Alan Shearer hit the inside of David Seaman's post, but moments later Nicolas Anelka ran through to make it 2–0.
Did You Know?
- More than seven million people watched the final on British television.
- Arsenal celebrated the double with an open-top bus parade.
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