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

4. 2004/05 FA Cup Semi-Final

Manchester United's Ruud van Nistelrooy, right, scores his side's opening goal against Newcastle during their English FA Cup semi final soccer match at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Sunday April 17, 2005. (AP Photo/Jon Super).
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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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