9) Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink for Leeds United vs Arsenal, ‘98-99 Season
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This game ranks among the very top classics of the Premier League era, and has a mouthwatering background to it, as Arsenal were leading the Premier League standings coming into this game. Manchester United had rallied to mount a steep challenge and were closing in on the Gunners. They needed the win to keep their lead.
The game was end-to-end, as chances fell to both sides. Both goalkeepers had several key moments. Ian Harte struck the crossbar off a penalty earned by Alan Smith, and David Seaman made a superb stop on the line to deny Hasselbaink off the rebound. Jonathan Woodgate made a goalline clearance for Leeds from a shot by Diawara.
Diawara had another miss, a header off a corner that shaved the crossbar on its way out. Harry Kewell set up a sweet cross in the closing moments, which was finished off sumptuously by a diving header from Hasselbaink. Leeds held on to close the game out and send Arsenal down the standings, allowing United to complete the first treble in English football history.
