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2 unusual facts about 1909 FA Cup Final


1909 FA Cup Final

Manchester United inside left Sandy Turnbull had been struggling with a knee injury in recent times, but, on the morning of the match, he convinced his manager, Ernest Mangnall, that he could play.

Manchester United won by a single goal, scored by Sandy Turnbull midway through the first half.


1908–09 FA Cup

Manchester United won the competition for the first time, beating Bristol City 1–0 in the final at Crystal Palace, through a goal from Sandy Turnbull.


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