While Tottenham have seldom won the league and are currently relegation candidates, they have won more FA Cups than most clubs. Tottenham have played out some enthralling games in the FA Cup over the various rounds. These are a few of the best Tottenham FA Cup games Spurs have played and emerged victorious.
Tottenham Vs Man City
Many consider the 1981 FA Cup final between Tottenham and Manchester City to be the best played. In this final, it was Manchester City that opened the scoring just after 30 minutes with a fine header from inside Tottenham’s penalty box. Spurs equalized with little more than 10 minutes to play when a free-kick was deflected off one of Man City’s defenders.
That goal ensured the final went to a replay at Wembley. The replay was classic as the teams played out an enthralling final. Tottenham scored within the first 10 minutes as Ricky Villa followed up a close-range shot that the Man City goalkeeper had blocked. Their lead lasted just a few minutes before Mackenzie fired in a fine volley.
After the interval, Man City went in front from the penalty spot. In the final 20 minutes of the game, Tottenham equalized to make the score 2-2. Then Villa dribbled the ball through the Man City defense before turning the ball past the Man City keeper to seal a 3–2 victory for Spurs. It was a fantastic winning goal and a terrific FA Cup final.
Tottenham Vs Leicester City
In 1961, Tottenham had already won the league before this FA Cup final. The double was within reach for Tottenham when they took to the turf at a packed Wembley. In the first half, the referee ruled out Tottenham’s offside goal, and the half ended goalless.
During the second, Tottenham broke the deadlock when Smith fired the ball into the back of City’s net. With little more than 15 minutes to play, they extended their lead with a header that made the score 2–0. There was no way back for Leicester City, and the game finished with a victory for Tottenham Hotspur. The victory sealed a historic double for Tottenham.
Tottenham Vs Arsenal
In one of the few FA Cup semifinals played at Wembley, Tottenham took on Arsenal in 1991. As a derby game, this semifinal had a little extra spice. Arsenal had a resolute team that conceded few goals, but Tottenham also had some terrific players.
Within the opening 10 minutes, Tottenham went in front with one of the great Wembley goals. Paul Gasgoine stepped up to score a free-kick from some 30 yards out. Before the end of the half, they doubled their lead, but Arsenal also pulled a goal back to make the score 2–1 at the interval.
In the second half, a third Tottenham goal sealed a 3–1 victory. Spurs were on their way to Wembley and later lifted the cup.
End Of My Best Tottenham FA Cup Games Rant
Those are the best Tottenham FA Cup games for Spurs fans to remember. They were classic FA Cup games, featuring some terrific goals. It was in games like those that the fans chanted, “Glory, glory Tottenham Hotspur, and the Spurs go marching on [to the Championship]!”
