This day in history: Last-minute glory for Arsenal and Man United
Gunners win the league title on goal difference and the Red Devils lift the European Cup
26 May 2020 - 05:00
May 26 1989: Arsenal celebrate winning the First Division title after a 2-0 win over fellow title contenders Liverpool at Anfield on the last day of the 1988-89 season.
Victory ended Arsenal’s 18-year wait to be crowned champions as they lifted the trophy having scored more goals than second-placed Liverpool, after both teams finished on 76 points and an identical goal difference of 37. Michael Thomas scored Arsenal’s decisive second goal in the final minute of the match to seal the title for the Gunners...
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