Defensive calamity sees Arsenal gift Carling Cup to Birmingham
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Birmingham substitute Obafemi Martins scored a last-gap winner to earn his side a shock Carling Cup final success over Arsenal at Wembley.
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Birmingham substitute Obafemi Martins scored a last-gap winner to earn his side a shock Carling Cup final success over Arsenal at Wembley.
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