Leicester City 1-0 Liverpool, Charity Shield football match at Filbert Street

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Leicester City 1-0 Liverpool, Charity Shield football match at Filbert Street

Leicester City 1-0 Liverpool, Charity Shield football match at Filbert Street, Leicester on Saturday 7th August 1971.
Arsenal won the double in 1970-71 but were unable to take part in the Charity Shield because they had contracted to go on a pre-season tour that clashed with the fixture. The 1971 FA Cup Final runners up Liverpool and second division winners Leicester City were invited to take part instead.
Leicester players celebrate the games only goal scored by Steve Whitworth after fifteen minutes.
7th August 1971

Chadwick
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Leicester
England
71 7370

Media ID 21686558

© Mirrorpix

Goal Leicester City Shield 1971

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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photo print, we are transported back to the intense Charity Shield football match between Leicester City and Liverpool at Filbert Street on August 7th, 1971. The absence of Arsenal, who had won the double in the previous season but were unable to participate due to a pre-season tour commitment, paved the way for these two formidable teams. As the camera freezes this exhilarating moment in time, we witness jubilant Leicester players celebrating their only goal scored by Steve Whitworth just fifteen minutes into the game. Their faces radiate pure joy and triumph as they bask in their hard-earned victory against one of England's most renowned clubs. The significance of this image lies not only in capturing an electrifying sports event but also highlighting the spirit of charity that permeated throughout. The Charity Shield served as a platform for raising funds for noble causes while showcasing exceptional football talent. This photograph serves as a nostalgic reminder of an era when football was played with unbridled passion and dedication. It encapsulates the essence of sport - unity, competition, and celebration - all within its timeless frame. Chadwick's expertly captured snapshot immortalizes this historic clash between Leicester City and Liverpool, forever preserving it as a cherished memory etched in our collective sporting consciousness.

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