Episode

Match of the Day: 17th May 2003: FA Cup Final: Arsenal v Southampton

Name: Match of the Day: 17th May 2003: FA Cup Final: Arsenal v Southampton
Released: 2003-05-17
Duration: 80 min
Cast: Gary Lineker, Jimmy Hill, John Motson, Barry Davies, Des Lynam

Match of the DaySeason 2002/032003-05-17

Overview

Coverage from Cardiff's Millennium Stadium of the 131st FA Cup final, where the holders from north London are taking on the south-coast underdogs.

Details

Series: Match of the Day
Season: Season 39
Episode: Episode 47
Air date: 2003-05-17
Runtime: 80 min

Episode context

17th May 2003: FA Cup Final: Arsenal v Southampton is Episode 47 in Season 2002/03 of Match of the Day. It aired on 2003-05-17. The runtime is 80 min.

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