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The Mercantile Credit Centenary Trophy was an Football tournament held in the early weeks
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The Mercantile Credit Centenary Trophy was an Football tournament held in the early weeks
The Mercantile Credit Centenary Trophy was an Football tournament held in the early weeks of the 1988 - 1989 season to celebrate the 100th birthday of the Football League.
The competition was played on a knockout basis, contested by the top eight sides from the previous seasons First Division.
Arsenal defeated Manchester United 2-1 in the Final held at Villa Park thanks to goals from Paul Davis and Michael Thomas.
Pictured are the victorious Arsenal team celebrating with the trophy after the match at Villa Park.
They are Back row left to right: Tony Adams, Michael Thomas, Paul Merson, Nigel Winterburn, Alan Smith, Steve Bould and Kevin Richardson.
Front row: David Rocastle, Paul Davis, Perry Groves, Lee Dixon, goalkeeper John Lukic and Brian Marwood.
9th October 1988
Dick Williams
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
England
Media ID 21582010
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