Arsenal had to win by two clear goals to snatch the title from Liverpool – a feat few thought possible at the 1980s fortress which was Anfield. Alan Smith’s glancing header gave Arsenal hope but, as the game entered stoppage time, George Graham’s valiant team looked like missing out.

Then it happened. John Lukic threw the ball out to Lee Dixon, his raking pass found Smith and he in turn found Thomas. A fortunate bounce off Steve Nicol left Thomas clear on goal and, as the Liverpool defenders converged on him, the midfielder flicked the ball past Bruce Grobbelaar.

Spine-tingling stuff.

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