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1. The first final of the 1980s continued with the 1970s giant-killing theme as second division West Ham United beat Arsenal. The Hammers fielded Paul Allen who, at the time, was the youngest ever player to feature in an FA Cup Final. Late on, he almost scored only to be cynically fouled as he bore down on goal. Which Arsenal defender committed the foul?
2. 1981 saw a classic encounter as Tottenham Hotspur beat Manchester City after a replay. The second game was memorable for a fantastic solo winning goal by Ricky Villa. However, earlier Man City had scored an equally brilliant goal to make the score 1-1. Which City player netted that oft-forgotten volley?
3. 1982 saw a David v Goliath clash with Tottenham Hotspur winning for the second year in a row, beating Queens Park Rangers, although only after a replay. Which Spurs player scored in both the original game and the replay?
4. It was giants v midgets in 1983 as Brighton & Hove Albion pushed mighty Manchester United to the limits to force a Cup Final replay. That was as good as it got though as United hammered Brighton 4-0. However, in the original game, which Brighton player missed a glorious last minute chance to win the cup for his club?
5. Little Watford reached the 1984 final for the first time ever. However, they lost to Everton in a game that they were rarely in. Controversy raged over the second goal though which Watford felt should not have been allowed. Why were they angered over Andy Gray's effort?
6. FA Cup Final history was made in 1985 when Manchester United beat Everton after extra time. A dour match was sent into the record books with the first ever sending off in a Final. United's Kevin Moran was the man to see red, however who did he foul to warrant the early bath?
7. 1986 saw Merseyside invade Wembley as Liverpool and Everton clashed in the final. Liverpool came from behind to win 3-1. Remarkably only one of their starting line up was born in England. Which player was it?
8. Another classic underdog win in 1987 as unfancied Coventry City, in their first ever final, saw off Tottenham Hotspur and the prolific scoring antics of Clive Allen in a superb match. One player in the Spurs team had made his first Cup Final appearance 16 years previous. Which player was it?
9. 1988 saw the fairytale to end them all, as Wimbledon amazingly beat the mighty Liverpool. Another first was created in this game as Liverpool's John Aldridge became the first player to miss an FA Cup Final penalty at Wembley. Which Liverpool player was fouled to earn the spot kick?
10. 1989 saw the second all Merseyside final in four years with Liverpool again beating Everton, this time 3-2. Two players scored twice with Ian Rush doing so for Liverpool and Stuart McCall for Everton. However, what was unusual about the involvement in the game for both players?
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