Arsenal v Sheffield United, 27 October 1981
| Score | 2-0 to Arsenal |
| Competition | League Cup 2nd round 2nd leg |
| Venue | Highbury |
| Attendance | 22,301 |
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Willie Young made his final appearance before moving to Nottingham Forest in December.
2 Arsenal
Goals:
| Alan Sunderland |
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| Willie Young |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Pat Jennings
Defender
David O'Leary
Defender
Kenny Sansom
Defender/Centre back
Willie Young
Midfielder
John Hollins
Midfielder
Peter Nicholas
Midfielder
Graham Rix
Midfielder
Brian Talbot
Forward
Raphael Meade
Forward/Midfielder
Alan Sunderland
Winger
Brian McDermott
Substitutions:
| Paul Vaessen for Raphael Meade |
On the bench:
Forward
Paul Vaessen