1991 FA Cup final

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The 1991 FA Cup final saw Tottenham Hotspur win the FA Cup for a then-record eighth time, by beating Nottingham Forest 2–1 at Wembley in the 110th FA Cup Final. Tottenham's triumph made them the first club to win the trophy eight times, though this record has since been surpassed by Arsenal and Manchester United. Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester City have since equalled Tottenham's eight victories. The 1991 final was Nottingham Forest's first appearance in the FA Cup final since winning it in 1959 and they have not reached the final since. It was also the only time that a team managed by Brian Clough reached the final; the FA Cup was the only major domestic trophy that eluded Clough. The match is also remembered for the performance of Tottenham midfielder Paul Gascoigne, who made two violent tackles on Forest players within the first 15 minutes, and was then carried off with torn cruciate ligaments, which kept him out of football for a year. It also gave Tottenham their first campaign...

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