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1. 1990 saw arguably the best final of the whole decade when Manchester United stuttered and struggled to see off Crystal Palace after a replay. United changed their line up between the first and second games with different goalkeepers starting each match. Who were the two stoppers involved?
2. Nottingham Forest legend Brian Clough finally reached an FA Cup Final in 1991 when he managed his club against Tottenham Hotspur in an incident packed game. Spurs midfielder Paul Gascoigne was lined up for a summer move to Lazio after the game. However, the transfer was put on hold for a year after he commited two awful tackles early in the game, the second of which saw him suffer a severe knee injury. Which player did he tackle to sustain the injury?
3. Favourites Liverpool comfortably beat Sunderland in the 1992 Final. Among the Sunderland players in the starting line up was Paul Bracewell who set a new, unwanted, record after the game. What was his achievement?
4. In 1993, Arsenal needed a replay and a last second goal in extra time to beat Sheffield Wednesday in a match that was in the record books before it even began. Why was it?
5. In 1994, Manchester United beat Chelsea by one of the largest margins in Cup Final history. Their 4-0 win saw all the goals come in the second half. Which player scored twice?
6. In 1995, United were back at Wembley, this time to face Everton in a repeat of the final ten years earlier. Whilst the scoreline was the same, this time Everton came out on top. One player from each side also played in the final in 1985. Which two players were they.
7. 1996 saw a clash of the giants, as Manchester United reached their third successive final with arch rivals Liverpool facing them. What should have been a classic ended up as a major flop. Eric Cantona scored the late winner, but who was the Liverpool goalkeeper at error for the goal?
8. History was made in 1997 when Chelsea beat Middlesbrough. The first goal for the Blues came after just 42 seconds, which was the quickest ever goal in a Wembley FA Cup Final. Which overseas star scored it?
9. London was again victorious in 1998 when Arsenal saw off Newcastle United with few problems. Which player from the Newcastle side had also appeared in the final 14 years earlier?
10. Newcastle United were back in 1999, and were unlucky enough to face the all-conquering Manchester United. Having already won the league title, United again sent Newcastle on the long journey home empty handed thanks to a comfortable win. Which two players scored the United goals?
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