 Arsenal qualified for the 1993 FA Charity Shield by defeating Sheffield Wednesday in a replay match of the 1993 FA Cup Final to win the cup . The club therefore completed a domestic cup double ; earlier in the season they beat Sheffield Wednesday 2 – 1 to win the 1993 Football League Cup Final . The other Charity Shield place went to Manchester United , winners of the inaugural Premier League competition . It was their first league title in 26 years and goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel felt the signing of striker Eric Cantona was a factor in the team 's success : " He has added an element of surprise , imagination , inventiveness . " 
