Description
An original and official match-worn Manchester City goalkeeper shirt worn by Arni Arason during the unforgettable FA Cup Fourth Round Replay against Tottenham Hotspur on 4th February 2004.
Quite simply, this shirt comes from one of the greatest FA Cup comebacks of the modern era—a match that every Manchester City supporter who witnessed it will never forget.
Trailing 3–0 at half-time, City’s hopes appeared over. Matters became even worse when Joey Barton was sent off at the interval, reducing Kevin Keegan’s side to ten men, while star striker Nicolas Anelka limped out of the action in the first half.
What followed has become part of Manchester City folklore.
Inspired by goals from Sylvain Distin, Paul Bosvelt and Shaun Wright-Phillips, City somehow drew level before Jon Macken headed home a dramatic late winner to complete an astonishing 4–3 victory. It remains one of the club’s greatest cup triumphs and one of the most remarkable comebacks in FA Cup history.
This shirt was worn by Arni Arason, who joined Manchester City as emergency goalkeeping cover because David James was cup-tied. Although Arason made just two FA Cup appearances for the club, his place in Manchester City history is forever secured through his involvement in one of the most memorable nights the club has ever experienced.
The shirt features all the correct player-specification details associated with Manchester City goalkeeper shirts from this period and represents a unique opportunity to own a genuine piece of one of the club’s most iconic modern matches.
Every shirt featured on this website is an original match-worn or match-issued example. These shirts are among the hardest Manchester City memorabilia pieces to obtain and form part of Mark’s world-renowned collection of Manchester City match-worn shirts.
Each shirt purchased comes complete with a personally signed Letter of Provenance from Mark, confirming its authenticity and origin, giving buyers complete confidence in the history and provenance of their shirt.
Whether you’re a dedicated Manchester City supporter or a serious football memorabilia collector, this is a rare opportunity to own an authentic match-worn shirt from one of the most unforgettable nights in Manchester City’s history.
Please contact Mark for further information or to enquire about purchasing this shirt.
