Charlie George's winning goal wouldn't have happened these days, when teams play out from the back. Ray Clemence blindlly boots the ball down field, giving away possession to the opposition; Arsenal play it back into Liverpool's half and promptly score.

17 when this was played. Funny, to look back now and see The Arsenal on the verge of greatness. Pointless now to wonder how different things might have been had the club not cashed in on Liam Brady and Frank Stapleton. That said, it was worth the wait for Michael Thomas's last-minute winner at Anfield in 1989. That may be my happiest Arsenal memory. Still a few more to come? We'll see.

Liam Brady was MOTM in our FA cup final forty-five years ago. His pace tormented Manchester United to get us the cup forty six years ago.

I actually fell in love with Arsenal FC ( at age 9) the year before with a cup final they lost ( 1-0 to Ipswich)..but this final cemented my devotion to them. And "Chippy:" Brady was my favourite player along with Frank Stapleton, Pat Jennings and O'Leary ...but Brady was phenomenal , he was Football Writers or PFA Player of the year 78/79 i believe. That team underachieved ., were destined to be great ( consecutive Cup Finals , moving into top 4 consistency but Brady's move to Juventus and the dissipation of that team for whatever reason, it didn't quite happen.) ...but i will always have love for that team

Charlie ,Charlie,fists away ,Charlie fists away this was his reception when he came back to Highbury with Southampton, he waved at all sides of the ground , what a legend ❤😊..

Spurs fan. 10 at the time. This game was one of the greats. Some have no idea how big the fa cup was in UK culture ( Scotland always had their final same day). 12 page pull out in the tabloids , itv + BBC both starting cup final day coverage about 11am , 4 hours of programming. Cameras on the team bus from hotel to stadium. Fa cup matches always got bigger attendances than league games. Champion league changed everything. Qualification for champions league was the only thing that mattered. Half the teams playing weakened teams because CL, relegation, promotion is all that matters. Am I a old git?

I was seven living in Stoke Newington, we knew when Arsenal scored we heard the roar. Made me a fan for life. Charle George 🤩

His movement in the lead to the first goal was sublime and made Man U look like they were fielding a team of old ladies!

Charlie George ... "He really does strike those balls beautifully." Born in Islington. Arsenal legend ...! ⭐

Thanks Charlie for these glorious memories! Proper player never afraid to shoot! Best ever away shirt too!

Somedays you just couldn't believe what you'd seen and have to wait until MOTD for a replay. I was right behind the goal for the triple lob v Everton and everyone went nuts. When the game finally kicked off again, there was a spontaneous outburst of applause starting in the North Bank that swept around the stadium and the great man took a bow to us all. Great day. Really felt for Southall though, no chance whatsoever.

I remember this game well. Was gutted when they equalised, but we still won the day. Great match. Not sure about the music though.

I will never forget this goal. Young french soccer player, like us, we were all Charlie George after this cup final. I remember in a pub in London in 1995 drinking a beer surrounded by arsenal fans, asking me if I knew Arsenal ? I said no! But I know Charlie George! You can imagine how many beers we had together and we spent such a good time together, they didn’t know how Charlie George was famous in France!

Imagine if he had his golden years under Wenger he would of been even better

Forest fan here.....he was our "Robbo"

The goal he scored against Newcastle at home during this season was one of the most crucial....One Nil to the Arsenal 💥

My idol as a kid in middle school brilliant had a poster from shoot magazine of team when they won fa Cup in 79

I really miss the old FA Cup Final days when both TV channels would start broadcasting about the event from around 9 am and continue the whole day. As kids we all looked forward to it whoever was playing.

The reason I support Arsenal is this Man. Awesome Midfield player who had fight,composure,vision and a great striker of the ball...True Gunner Legend.

Ian Wrigth was pure class and great finisher

That third goal was orgasmic. Absolutely brilliant team goal.

Let's stop for a moment from all discussion on modern finishers and appreciate the legend that is Ian Wright.

Charlie has a lot to answer for. He is why I support Derby. What a lifetime of misery🤣

Highbury

2:31 3:43 were shots to get George's eye in for 6:22 to happen, it was definitely coming!

god was better than zidane.

I'm a Manchester city supporter so many similarities with another class player David Silva

10:35 min. Look at this guy who smash a baloon after lost a goal 😅😅

Simple but perfect👌

Fantastic video - brilliant player.

Heard a of about Jimmy Johnstone. Just one of them names that people always talk about as an amazing player

Pure accuracy 👌 💯 awesome man

Im a Manchester United fan, But boy this guy a legend on his day he will be any defenders what a legend!!!!

So so elegant touch! Amazing Striker!

Ian move's without ball and his finishing kind of similar with henry

Probably the best at chipping

Hence the reason why he holds the most goals. No need to bang it into the net with all the power you have, simple thinking and and owed to hsi teacher who taught him to think before finishing it off... legendary stuff, absolute legend of a player.

His scoring goals skills are smooth as honey 🍯

Legend!

You have Zidane....and....Wright....

Charlie George letting it fly with his stunning goal to guarantee Arsenal our first doubles 70/71.

All-rounder front player is playing magic.

Legend. The best. Ian Wright

Charlie George, superstar, walks like a woman and wears a bra!

@11:03 clip just shows how good of a two footed player he was! 👑

Insane player

One of my favourite Gunners players here Charlie George.

The most entertaining footballer I have ever seen..ON TV...specialy his intro's...his haircuts...and of course his goals.

I met him

Ian Wright Wright Wright ❤ YNWA