1998 FA Charity Shield
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The 1998 Football Association Charity Shield was the 76th FA Charity Shield, an annual English football match organised by The Football Association and played between the winners of the previous season's Premier League and FA Cup competitions. It was contested on 9 August 1998 by Arsenal – who won a league and FA Cup double the previous season – and Manchester United – who finished as runners-up in the league. Watched by a crowd of 67,342 at Wembley Stadium in London, Arsenal won the match 3–0.
Wembley Stadium played host to the Charity Shield for the 25th time.
Arsène Wenger was surprised by Arsenal's margin of victory.
Marc Overmars
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Marc Overmars is a Dutch former professional footballer and former director of football at Belgian Pro League side Royal Antwerp F.C.. He was previously director of football at Ajax. During his football career, he played as a winger and was renowned for his speed and technical skills.
Louis van Gaal, the manager of Ajax who signed Overmars
Arsène Wenger defended Overmars from criticism early into his Arsenal career.
Emmanuel Petit joined Overmars at Barcelona in 2000.
Overmars' Netherlands shirt, second from left on display