After going 2-0 down in the first match, Arsenal responded admirably with goals from two George Graham and one from Frank McLintock, going ahead 3-2 by half.

Arsenal went down to ten men when Bob McNab was sent off twelve minutes into the second half and Burnley equalized, leading to a replay.

[4] Tensions continued to boil in their league matchup and Arsenal finished the 0-1 loss with nine men.

After squeaking past Huddersfield Town 3-2 in the home semifinal match, Arsenal beat them 3-1 away.

Arsenal were unable to respond to the Leeds goal due to their strong defense and lost 1-0 in the first major Cup final of the Mee era.

Arsenal lost the replay due to poor performance from goalkeeper Bob Wilson, letting in a last-minute goal.

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