The 1941 Football League War Cup Final was contested by

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and

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. The first tie, played at

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on 4 May 1941, was drawn 1–1, McLaren scoring for Preston before

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equalised for Arsenal. The replay took place three weeks later, on 31 May 1941, at

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. Preston took the lead through

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, but Arsenal equalised late in the game courtesy of an own goal by Frank Gallimore. Within thirty seconds, Beattie had scored again for Preston, to secure the victory 2–1. Preston north end team 1941

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Match details

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