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

4. 2004/05 FA Cup Semi-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 did magnificently to get to The Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, overcoming the likes of Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur along the way.

However, they were never in this game as The Red Devils ran out easy 4-1 winners, with Shola Ameobi grabbing the Magpies' only consolation.

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