Aston Villa v Arsenal, 14 May 1983

Score2-1 to Aston Villa
CompetitionLeague Division One
VenueVilla Park
Attendance24,647

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Vladimir Petrovic made his final appearance before moving to Antwerp. John Devine made his final appearance before moving to Norwich City in August Peter Nicholas made his last appearance before moving to C. Palace in October.

2 Aston Villa

1 Arsenal

Goals:

Gary Shaw G
Colin Gibson G

Goals:

Paul Davis G

Starting lineup:

Goalkeeper Nigel Spink
Right back Mark Jones
Defender Allan Evans
Defender/Centre back Ken McNaught
Defender/Midfielder Colin Gibson
Midfielder Des Bremner
Midfielder Gordon Cowans
Midfielder Alan Curbishley
Midfielder Tony Morley
Midfielder Dennis Mortimer
Forward Gary Shaw

Starting lineup:

Goalkeeper Pat Jennings
Defender Colin Hill
Defender David O'Leary
Defender Kenny Sansom
Defender/Centre back Chris Whyte
Midfielder Paul Davis
Midfielder John Devine
Midfielder Peter Nicholas
Midfielder Vladimir Petrovic
Midfielder Brian Talbot
Winger Brian McDermott

Substitutions:

David Geddis for Tony Morley

Substitutions:

On the bench:

Forward David Geddis

On the bench: