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1. In 1970, the FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Leeds United went to a replay for the first time in 58 years! The first game was at Wembley, but which stadium hosted the replay?
2. The final of 1971 also went into extra where all three goals were scored as Arsenal came from behind to beat Liverpool. The scorer of the Gunners equaliser is still debated to this day. Which two players both claimed the goal?
3. In 1972, Leeds United won the Cup for the first time, beating Arsenal 1-0. Which anniversary did the final commemorate?
4. In 1973, second division Sunderland produced one of the all time shock results when they beat all-conquering Leeds United 1-0. The game is largely remembered for a stunning double save by Sunderland keeper Jim Montgomery which kept his team ahead, but which two Leeds players did he deny in quick succession?
5. In 1974, Liverpool beat Newcastle 3-0 in the most one-sided final of the decade. Who scored two of the three Liverpool goals?
6. 1975 saw two London clubs reach the final. Which pair battled it out at Wembley that year?
7. Another shock in 1976 as second division Southampton beat top flight Manchester United. Who scored the only goal late on to record Saints first major trophy in their history?
8. Battle of the giants in 1977 as Manchester United put their 1976 loss behind them, to beat Liverpool 2-1, but which unwanted `first` did United's Gordon Hill set during the game?
9. The 70s was the decade for shocks and whilst Ipswich Town's win over Arsenal in 1978 wasn't as stunning as the 73 and 76 results (won by second division teams), it was still a major upset. Roger Osbourne scored the winner but what happened to him straight after scoring?
10. The last final of the 70s saw an incredible final 5 minutes as Manchester United came from 2-0 to draw level with Arsenal, only to concede straight away and lose 3-2. Which member of the Arsenal side was also in the Ipswich team that beat Arsenal the previous year?
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