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The Mercantile Credit Centenary Trophy was an Football tournament held in the early weeks
The Mercantile Credit Centenary Trophy was an Football tournament held in the early weeks of the 1988 - 1989 season to celebrate the 100th birthday of the Football League.
The competition was played on a knockout basis, contested by the top eight sides from the previous seasons First Division.
Arsenal defeated Manchester United 2-1 in the Final held at Villa Park thanks to goals from Paul Davis and Michael Thomas.
Pictured are the victorious Arsenal team celebrating with the trophy after the match at Villa Park.
They are Back row left to right: Tony Adams, Michael Thomas, Paul Merson, Nigel Winterburn, Alan Smith, Steve Bould and Kevin Richardson.
Front row: David Rocastle, Paul Davis, Perry Groves, Lee Dixon, goalkeeper John Lukic and Brian Marwood.
9th October 1988
Dick Williams
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
England
Media ID 21582010
© Mirrorpix
Achievement Success Team Trophies Victorious
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The Mercantile Credit Centenary Trophy: A Celebration of Football Excellence". In the early weeks of the 1988-1989 season, football enthusiasts were treated to a thrilling tournament that marked the 100th birthday of the prestigious Football League. The Mercantile Credit Centenary Trophy brought together the top eight teams from the previous First Division season in an electrifying knockout competition. The final match held at Villa Park was a clash between two giants of English football - Arsenal and Manchester United. In a fiercely contested battle, Arsenal emerged victorious with a scoreline of 2-1, thanks to goals from Paul Davis and Michael Thomas. This print captures the jubilant scenes after Arsenal's triumph. The team is seen basking in their well-deserved glory as they celebrate with the magnificent trophy. Their beaming smiles reflect not only their individual achievements but also their collective success as a team. Standing tall in the back row are Tony Adams, Michael Thomas, Paul Merson, Nigel Winterburn, Alan Smith, Steve Bould, and Kevin Richardson. In front of them stand David Rocastle, Paul Davis, Perry Groves, Lee Dixon alongside goalkeeper John Lukic and Brian Marwood. This snapshot freezes a moment forever etched in football history - an era when passion for sport united fans across generations. It serves as a reminder that hard work and dedication can lead to unparalleled success on hallowed grounds like Villa Park.
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