1995 FA Cup Final is their most recent major trophy to date. In contrast, Manchester United were left without a major trophy for the first time since the 1988–89 season and were denied the opportunity to become the first club to win the FA Cup nine times. This was the last time that an English manager had won the FA Cup – as well as the last time a club other than Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool or Manchester United had won the FA Cup – until 2008, when Harry Redknapp managed Portsmouth to victory. The trophy was presented to Everton captain Dave Watson by The
1994–95 in English football sign of easing, Everton's revival continues as they crush Leeds United 3-0 at Goodison Park. 9 December 1994 – The Football Association quashes Tottenham's FA Cup ban and 6-point deduction. 10 December 1994 – Nottingham Forest beat Ipswich Town 4–1; all the goals are scored in the first-half. 11 December 1994 – Arsenal manager George Graham denies allegations that he received an illegal £285,000 payment as part of a transfer deal. Everton pay a club record fee of £4 million for Rangers striker Duncan Ferguson, who has been on loan at Goodison Park for two months. 12 December 1994 –