10 Newcastle United Cup Runs That Came Close To Ending Their Trophy Drought

8. 1998/99 FA Cup Final

Dejection for Newcastle United's Alan Shearer (standing) and David Batty after Newcastle were defeated 2-0 by Arsenal in the FA Cup Final at Wembley this afternoon (Saturday). Photo by Owen Humphreys/PA
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United only conceded two goals en route to a final that pitted them against Sir Alex Ferguson's would-be treble winners and confidence was high.

Sadly, goals from Teddy Sheringham and Paul Scholes meant Newcastle were well beaten on the day.

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