It seems fitting that, mere days after confirming an FA Cup Final spot, the Arsenal celebrate the anniversary of their 4th appearance at the showpiece Wembley event. 81 years ago today, the Gunners took on Sheffield United, hoping to capture the trophy for a 2nd time after their inaugural triumph 6 years earlier. How different the clubs' fortunes in the competition have been since; the Blades never again made it to the final, while the Arsenal are set to appear in their 20th. The two finalists had met exactly 50 times in all competitions prior to their Wembley face-off. Coincidentally, their first ever meeting, in February 1903, was also in the FA cup; on that occasion United had prevailed...
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