'Clarke 1-0' - 12 photos from Leeds United's 1972 FA Cup Final win

By Andrew Hutchinson

Published 6th May 2020, 06:00 GMT

Updated 6th May 2020, 11:03 GMT

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"I’ve waited and sweated years for this day,” proclaimed manager Don Revie.

Allan Clarke's header after 53 minutes was enough to secure Leeds United's first, and only, FA Cup final win in their illustrious history. The jubilation at full-time was tempered by a last-minute injury to Mick Jones, who dislocated his elbow and had to be helped up the steps by Norman Hunter to receive his winners' medal. The victory against Arsenal will also be remembered for Leeds United's FA Cup final song - Leeds! Leeds! Leeds! - which went on to became a club anthem (you might know it as Marching On Together!). These photos, pusblished courtesy of Varley Picture Agency and Getty, turn back the clock to that memorable day at Wembley. READ MORE: 25 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1972 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

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Enjoy these rarely-seen photos of the FA Cup Final in 1972. PIC: Varley Picture Agency | other Photo: Varley Picture Agency

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A beaming Billy Bremner leads the team out at Wembley. | other Photo: Varley Picture Agency

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David Harvey flying through the air after making a save. | Getty Photo: Getty

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Allan Carke skips past an Arsenal defender. | other Photo: Varley Picture Agency

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'Clarke 1-0' said commentator David Coleman. Mick Jones sent across a hard, shoulder-high centre and Clarke headed powerfully past Arsenal keeper Geoff Barnett's left hand from 15 yards. | other Photo: Varley Picture Agency