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

7. League Cup Final 1976

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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Leave it to a Geordie to ruin Newcastle's dreams. Dennis Tueart's (pictured) stunning overhead kick gave Manchester City a 2-1 win to rob the Magpies of their chance of glory.

Alan Gowling had equalised for Newcastle but the then seven year drought continued.

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