L H 0-1 v Burnley. AFCGuildford 132,538 views. George Graham: “It has been a great disappointment for the players, coaches and managers not to be able to play in Europe. E. Nketiah. Vote at Full-time. Arsenal Football Programmes. Arsenal. The 1989–90 season was Arsenal's 70th consecutive season in the top division of English football. Fittingly both goals were scored in front of the Arsenal fans at the North Bank as the Clock End was closed for the game. Yet as Liverpool and Arsenal squared up in 1989, it was 47 years since an entire season had gone down to the final day between the two top teams when the Busby Babes beat Arsenal 6-1 … L H 0-1 v Burnley. Arsenal were currently in pole position in the league and, on this Valentine’s night, played in their yellow away kit which became immortalised a few months later with the title win at Anfield. Liverpool 2-1 Arsenal 1989-1990 - Duration: 8:29. We will also be including additional material that didn’t make the final edit of the programme. Liverpool W A 7-0 v Crystal Palace. At around nine o'clock on the morning of Friday 26 May 1989, the Arsenal players began gathering at their London Colney training ground, just off junction 22 … Arsenal 'don't have time' to feel sorry for themselves, says Leno. W H 2-1 v Spurs. Two players in that team also had extraordinary seasons: Paul Merson, PFA Young Player of the Year; and Alan Smith, First Division Top Goal Scorer. 1989-05-13: Arsenal vs Derby : 1 - 2 : League: 1989-05-17: Arsenal vs Wimbledon : 2 - 2 : League: 1989-05-26: Liverpool vs Arsenal : 0 - 2: League: History of Arsenal Football Club. Alexandre Lacazette. Emirates Stadium. If you can’t get to The Emirates, the programme is available on iPad, iPod and android for a bargain, Woolwich Arsenal: The club that changed football. Monaco’s manager, Arsene Wenger, had chosen to remove four of his players, including Battiston and Amoros, from the French team due to their European Cup tie against Galatasaray which was two weeks away! Arsenal. Hello, Sign in. Liverpool and Arsenal had been neck and neck in the title race through the season and the title looked to be heading to Anfield when the teams met in the final game of the season on May 26, 1989. The images are printed onto high quality photo paper or canvas in the following sizes: Programme editor Andy Exley has kindly given us permission to reproduce the match reports on our blog. We will also be including additional material that didn’t make the final edit of the programme. Emirates Stadium tours Get to Emirates Stadium Disabled access Meetings and events More Emirates Stadium Matchday Safety & Security Around the Club. Memorable matches; Head to Head; Seasons; Home Arsenal Seasons 1989-1990. Unused substitute: A Marriott. W H 4-0 v Wolves. It's night their side achieved the near impossible and claimed the most thrilling title triumph this country has ever seen. Detailed. 1-1. Here Alan Smith recalls his … This was provided by Perry Groves who, having only a minute earlier replaced David Rocastle, sprinted down the right wing and slung in a cross for Alan Smith to lob Joel Bats. L H 1-2 v Wolves. Arsenal appearances 1989/90. Box office boxoffice@arsenal.co.uk. The Arsenal team celebrate after their famous 2-0 victory over Liverpool won them the Championship in 1989. Arsenal: J Lukic, L Dixon, N Winterburn, M Thomas, D O’Leary (substitute: S Bould), T Adams, D Rocastle (substitute: P Groves), K Richardson, A Smith (substitute: N Quinn), P Merson, B Marwood (substitute: M Hayes). Squad of Arsenal FC . Martin scored with his second touch, and Perry Groves’ first contribution set up Alan’s goal. It included the infamous Tony Adams goal that wasn’t, and his subsequent complaints. L H 1-2 v Wolves. Hayes 61, Smith 74. The pre-game quotes reflected what each side wished to get out of the encounter: Vice chairman David Dein: “This game is a tremendous honour for us. Emirates Stadium. However, Roxburgh was being unduly anxious as France’s careful planning did them little good. This game came days after Arsenal had played Millwall at the Den with the referee wired with a microphone. Arsenal entered the FA Cup in the third round proper, in which they were drawn to face Millwall. On this form, Arsenal look a better team than England”, Stephane Paille sporting a black eye from his Highbury experience said: “Now we know just how tough it will be in Scotland.”. Liverpool; Form Guide. Make offer - RARE ARSENAL LONDON ENGLAND 1994/1996 FOOTBALL SHIRT JERSEY CAMISETA MAGLIA NIKE. Season 1989-1990 - Arsenal Results. At the time of the game against France, Arsenal were 15 points ahead of Liverpool. Arsenal season 1989-1990 review. The season began with the club's longest-serving player, 34-year-old defender David O'Leary, signing for Leeds and out-of-favour midfielder Colin Pates joining Brighton. Arsenal vs. Newcastle United 1 - 0. Skip to main content.co.uk. L A 0-2 v Spurs. Links . Top arrivals. You know it makes sense. Website feedback Fill in our form. As the fight for the title comes to a thrilling conclusion, relive the most dramatic finale ever: 1989, the year Arsenal stole the league off Liverpool on an extraordinary Anfield night Shop by category. Arsenal Football Club Highbury House 75 Drayton Park London, N5 1BU. Football's Writer Program can give you the edge you need to get ahead Apply Now The Merseysiders were at the start of run that saw them undefeated in 1989 prior to the game at Anfield, while Arsenal’s nerves got to them, especially towards the end of the season as they dropped home points against Derby and Wimbledon. It is a platform for a speedy return to European football and a chance to judge how our side has matured against foreign opposition”. "It's up for grabs now", were the immortal words uttered by late Brian Moore, as Arsenal's Michael Thomas scored the title winning 2nd goal at Anfield in May 1989. 8:29. They lost to Scotland 2-0 in March 1989 and were denied a place at the 1990 World Cup by virtue of finishing 3rd in the group, behind Scotland who qualified. D H 1-1 v Southampton. Side Refine Panel. Vote at Full-time. D A 1-1 v Fulham. Liverpool; Form Guide. In the following table figures in brackets are goals, figures after the plus sign appearances as substitute. Arsenal L A 1-2 v Everton. Match related content will appear here . This game came days after Arsenal had played Millwall at the Den with the referee wired with a microphone. Liverpool won the match on 12 August 1989 by 1–0 with a goal from Peter Beardsley. Gerard Houllier was Platini’s number two. RARE ARSENAL LONDON ENGLAND 1994/1996 FOOTBALL SHIRT JERSEY CAMISETA MAGLIA NIKE. Try. On the 26th of May 1989, Arsenal beat Liverpool 2-0 at Anfield, and secured themselves the position of First Division League champions. Arsenal L A 1-2 v Everton. Website feedback Fill in our form. Date Match Score Competition; 1989 … Marwood and Rocastle are very fine technicians.”, George Graham; “The match was shown live in France and hopefully the goals will be seen throughout Europe. France: J Bats, W Prunier, T Bonalair, F Silvestre, S Kastendeuch, F Sauzee, J‑P Durand (substitute: P Vercruysse), L Blanc, S Paille (substitute: M Dib), J‑P Papin, C Perez (substitute: D Bravo). Premier League. Andy Roxburgh, the Scottish manager, was unimpressed with his countryman George Graham allowing French acclimatisation to the British game, saying tersely before watching the match: “we are not particularly happy about this game being played.”. To commemorate this fantastic win we have this Arsenal Anfield 1989 polo shirt. stop Goals conceded: 38 . Arsenal fans know the story by heart, but the Gunners' stunning 1989 title story is set to find a whole new audience with the release of a new film. Platini had stated he wished to play Arsenal rather than Spurs, due to the team’s quintessential British style of play, which he believed would provide a decent test ahead of their World cup qualifier at Hampden Park. Eddie Nketiah. Box office boxoffice@arsenal.co.uk. In fact he took a hold of it so often, I thought he wanted to swap jerseys after half an hour.”, A downcast Platini said afterwards on being asked if he would contemplate donning his boots against Scotland was “It is difficult enough being manager of France.”, French midfielder Marcel Dib, the only member of the team from Monaco said: “Arsenal could easily have won by three or four. Our partners Sustainability North Bank Terrace … Gallery # player ... Jun 18, 1989 (31) £36.00m 9. This magnificent photo also features a short description of the event within the white border, although please note that the canvas prints are borderless and therefore do not include this description. 1993-94 Arsenal Football fixtures, results scores, news and pictures on Sports Mole On the hour Paul Merson sliced an attempt on goal into the path of Martin Hayes and the recently introduced substitute made it 1-0 with a terrific shot that went in via the post. This was not Arsenal’s first match against an international team at home, as the club had also played against an Austrian XI in 1933, Brazil in 1965 and Australian in 1984. Adrian Houghton 394,710 views. David Elleray allowed his performance to be seen and heard for an ITV Special called “Out Of Order” which was screened in March of that year. Our goals from Martin Hayes and Alan Smith were both crackers”, “I was delighted with my substitutions too. Liverpool vs Arsenal 1989 LIVE: Follow every kick with our live blog of the game on its 30th anniversary evening George Graham's Gunners have to win by two goals to … 1988/1989 was a truly amazing season for the Gunners. Graham, giving the opponents the respect they deserved as a national team, picked the side he was using for the League campaign, and indeed in the matches sandwiching this friendly the starting line-up was exactly the same eleven players. A history of all the famous moments for the Arsenal Football Club. Ask any Arsenal fan, of a certain generation, what was the most dramatic game they've ever watched it would almost certainly be the night of May 26th 1989 and our 2-0 win against Liverpool. The forgotten, second league meeting between these two sides at Anfield in the calendar year of 1989. Summary; H2H Comparison England. This will be good for Arsenal and England, All our players win benefit from playing against such a good side”. Both had their own motives for the game: for the French it was a warm up for the forthcoming World Cup tie against Scotland, and Arsenal saw it as a chance to show themselves as ambassadors for English clubs’ re-introduction into European competition. The first half was a dreary affair, but after a raft of second half substitutions by Graham, the Gunners looked far more threatening and their new found forward line unpredictability threw the French defence. Goals, results, fixtures from the 1989-1990 season on History of Arsenal Football Club. Switchboard 020 7619 5003. D A 1-1 v Brighton. This season we’ve been asked to write a regular page in the official Arsenal programme based on a classic match featuring the opponents for each game we play in. Platini was unable to select the prodigious Eric Cantona who had been suspended from the national team for grossly offensive remarks about Platini’s predecessor, Henri Michels. Centre-Forward: Eddie Nketiah: May 30, 1999 (21) £18.00m Detailed squad. WHO'S GOING TO BE YOUR KING OF THE MATCH? Match related content will appear here . Platini: “Arsenal are very British and will be no less difficult to play than Scotland. Our partners Sustainability North Bank Terrace … Prime Basket. Arsenal 2 France 0. Amazon.co.uk: arsenal 1989. Founded 1886 Address Highbury House, 75 Drayton Park N5 1BU London Country England Phone +44 (207) 619 5003 Fax +44 (207) 704 4001 E-mail info@arsenal.co.uk 1-1. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. £79.99 + £8.99 postage. The 1989–90 season was Arsenal's 70th consecutive season in the top division of English football. Centre-Forward: Alexandre Lacazette: May 28, 1991 (29) £31.50m 30. If you can’t get to The Emirates, the programme is available on iPad, iPod and android for a bargain 79 pence per issue. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1989–90_Arsenal_F.C._season&oldid=985699073, 1989–90 Football League First Division by team, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 27 October 2020, at 12:44. This season we’ve been asked to write a regular page in the official Arsenal programme based on a classic match featuring the opponents for each game we play in. History of Arsenal Football Club; Arsenal Seasons; Memorable Matches; Head … They lost to Scotland 2-0 in March 1989 and were denied a place at the 1990 World Cup by virtue of finishing 3rd in the group, behind Scotland who qualified. Irish winger Eddie McGoldrick was captured from Crystal Palace; his arrival led to the sale of fellow winger Anders Limpar to Everton a few months later. The game started slowly and, while the French held their own in the first half, in the second half it was men against boys, as the powerful English team swept aside the French who were found wanting in all areas of the pitch. It would be nice if doors In Europe were opened to us again and I genuinely believe the Continentals want us back. 1 Squad 2 Transfers 3 Staff 4 Honours 5 Previous Season - Arsenal FC Squad, 1987-88 6 Next Season - Arsenal FC Squad, 1989-90 John Lukic Lee Dixon Nigel Winterburn Paul Davis David O'Leary Tony Adams David Rocastle Michael Thomas Alan Smith Paul Merson Steve Bould Martin Hayes Rhys Wilmot Gus Caesar Niall Quinn Perry Groves Brian Marwood Kevin Richardson In Steve Bould, (from Stoke … Signed By Wright Adams Arsenal Replica Shirt Jersey 1992 1993 1994 Vintage Retro. Don’t forget to subscribe to the blog (top right). I think tonight proved that we should not knock the English game too much, although we should also try to get to their level in terms of skill.”, “We played a lot of skilful football, particularly in the second-half. W H 2-1 v Spurs. Programme editor, has kindly given us permission to reproduce the match reports on our blog. As league champions, Arsenal contested the 1989 FA Charity Shield against Liverpool, who beat their local rivals Everton to win the 1989 FA Cup Final. Switchboard 020 7619 5003. “Robson, Robson pick them all…Robson pick them all”, sang the North Bank as Arsenal outplayed and defeated the French international team. At the same time as Arsenal were beating France, David Seaman saved three penalties in a shoot out to see QPR reach the semi-final of the Simod Cup. With Arsenal breaking through the defence at will it was a surprise that they had to wait until the 74th minute to wrap up the game with a second goal. Click on the picture to read the programme. Arsenal Football Club Highbury House 75 Drayton Park London, N5 1BU. D H 1-1 v Southampton. Arsenal FC » Squad 1988/1989. A. Lacazette. Account & Lists Account Returns & Orders. It’s not often substitutions produce such speedy results!”, Alan Smith commented on the close attention he was given by William Prunier: “He showed a liking for my shirt right from the first whistle. D A 1-1 v Brighton. France had brought along an experimental young side to play against the Champions elect. 1993–94 saw a great deal of change at Arsenal. swap_vert Goal difference: 16 . May 26, 1989 - It's a night Arsenal fans will never forget. Country: England ## England International ... Under-pressure Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the only way the struggling Gunners are going to turn their season around is if his players show they are fighters and not victims.... more » 20.12.2020 14:14. Spurs 1 Arsenal 2 in THAT semi final replay 1987 - Duration: 7:51. Filter by season : Compact. After winning the title the previous season, Arsenal finished fourth in 1989–90, behind champions Liverpool, runners-up Aston Villa and third-placed Tottenham Hotspur in the title challenge. Going unbeaten in 2003/2004 which immortalised Arsenal FC. All Go Search Hello Select your address Amazon Prime | 30-day free trial. Arsenal went on to win the First Division title in the most dramatic finish to a title race, beating Liverpool 2-0 at Anfield in the dying seconds of the game. Unused substitutes: B Martini, G Le Roux. At this time no English team could qualify for Europe due to Liverpool’s involvement in the Heysel Stadium Tragedy of 1985, after which a blanket ban was placed upon English clubs between 1985 and 1990. 1989-1990 league season summary; play_arrow Goals scored: 54 . This friendly game was arranged between George Graham and Michel Platini, the respective managers of Arsenal and France. Liverpool W A 7-0 v Crystal Palace. Arsenal won the English league title on May 26 1989 with an incredible last-gasp 2-0 victory at second-placed Liverpool. After winning the title the previous season, Arsenal finished fourth in 1989–90, behind champions Liverpool, runners-up Aston Villa and third-placed Tottenham Hotspur in the title challenge. £99.00 5d 21h + £23.17 postage. Football's Writer Program can give you the edge you need to get ahead Apply Now Staged at Anfield but with a Hollywood storyline, it is fitting that Arsenal’s remarkable title ­triumph on May 26, 1989 has been immortalised on film. L A 0-2 v Spurs. D A 1-1 v Fulham. Make offer - Signed By Wright Adams Arsenal … Emirates Stadium tours Get to Emirates Stadium Disabled access Meetings and events More Emirates Stadium Matchday Safety & Security Around the Club. WHO'S GOING TO BE YOUR KING OF THE MATCH? W H 4-0 v Wolves.