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Morrow's 1993 League Cup Triumph Marred by Injury Before FA Cup
Paul Morrow scored the winning goal against Sheffield Wednesday in the League Cup final in April 1993, but broke his arm during post-match celebrations. Morrow collected his League Cup winner's medal before the FA Cup final in May 1993, also against Sheffield Wednesday.
In April 1993, Arsenal's Paul Morrow scored the winning goal against Sheffield Wednesday in the League Cup final. During the post-match celebrations, teammate Tony Adams attempted to lift Morrow onto his shoulders, but Morrow fell awkwardly and broke his arm. Morrow was rushed to hospital, missing the celebrations. Arsenal returned to Wembley in May 1993 for the FA Cup final, again facing Sheffield Wednesday. Morrow climbed the Wembley steps before kick-off to finally receive his League Cup winner's medal.
Key Facts
- Paul Morrow scored the winning goal in the League Cup final against Sheffield Wednesday in April 1993.
- Morrow broke his arm in the post-match celebrations.
- Morrow missed the League Cup celebrations due to his injury.
- Arsenal faced Sheffield Wednesday in both the League Cup and FA Cup finals in 1993.
- Morrow collected his League Cup winner's medal before the FA Cup final.
- Morrow made 85 first-team appearances for Arsenal between 1994 and 1997.
- John Harkes scored the first goal for Sheffield Wednesday, but Paul Merson starred sufficiently to be awarded man of the match.
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Research Sources
- Arsenal.com — Morrow's 1993 Wembley winner before hospital woe