What's your favourite ever football match?

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Back in July, News Ball UK spoke with a number of people about their favourite football matches.

Finals, semi-finals and last day relegation battles are all mentioned here. Click here to read the original story.

Manchester United 2 - 1 Bayern Munich. 1999 Champions League final

On the 26th May 1999, Manchester United won the Champions League in rather dramatic circumstances. They sealed an historic Treble. Ryan Thomas said: "It was the greatest night of my life. Nothing has ever come close."

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Wigan Athletic 1 - 0 Manchester City. 2013 FA Cup Final

Dave Whelan's dreams had come true. Wigan Athletic have won the FA Cup. Marcus Thompson, a Wigan fan and occasional contributor, told this blog: "You grew up as a Wigan fan not expecting to ever do or win anything. Getting to the Premier League in 2005 was great but this was another level entirely."

Oldham Athletic 4 - 3 Southampton. Oldham stay in the Premier League after a dramatic final day.

Oldham are now in the fourth tier of England but they were once in the Premier League. A dramatic final day in May 1993 gave them another season in the top flight.

Celtic 6 - 2 Rangers

A memorable Old Firm match for all Celtic fans. A news report at the time said: "A breathtaking Old Firm derby finally lived up to the hype which perpetually surrounds this fixture." It featured a memorable goal from Henrik Larsson. One Celtic commented on a YouTube video of the game and stated: "It was the best day ever and a sign that Celtic were back."

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England 4 - 2 West Germany. 1966 World Cup Final

The day football really came home. Brian from West London attended the match. He told us: "It was just a wonderful afternoon. I was so happy for all the players involved.

"I just can't believe it took us 55 years for us to reach another final!"

Arsenal 4 - 0 Everton. Arsenal clinch the 1998 Premier League title in style

Wenger's first great Arsenal side sealed their first trophy in style. A 4-0 win over Everton sealed their first championship since 1991 after a dramatic battle with Manchester United. A late goal from Tony Adams put the icing on the cake. 

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