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Wrexham's FA Cup giant-killing
In January 1992, the small Welsh club beat reigning English champions Arsenal in the 3rd round of the FA Cup.
In January 1992, Wrexham caused one of the biggest upsets in FA Cup history by beating reigning English champions Arsenal 2-1 in a third-round tie. At the time, Wrexham were languishing near the bottom of the Football League and struggling to survive financially. Jim Frank talks to one of the Welsh club’s goal-scorers, Steve Watkin.
PHOTO: The victorious Wrexham team in 1992 (Getty Images)
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