5 things that come to mind when you think of Arsenal

#2 1989

Everyone thought the title was Liverpool's until Michael Thomas' stoppage-time goal

A film was recently made on Arsenal’s title win in 1989, and it is a massive feature of Arsenal’s history. After 18 years without a title for the Gunners, they finally returned to top spot in 1989 under George Graham, but they did not make it easy for themselves.

After three years of rebuilding with Arsenal, he finally started to reap the rewards, as his side flourished in the first division in the 1988/89 season winning 22 games in total, as well as having the top scorer in the First Division, Alan Smith.

They headed to Merseyside for the final game of the season against first placed Liverpool, who they needed to beat by at least two goals to win the title. After a Smith goal, Arsenal grew in confidence, but playing away to Liverpool was extremely difficult, and they knew it was going to be hard to score a second.

The game dragged on, and stoppage time came around with Liverpool looking certain to clinch the title once again. However, it would be Michael Thomas who would change the script and win Arsenal the title, with the famous commentary line being “It’s Thomas, it’s up for grabs now” before he poked the ball home.

Although it may have been such a long time ago, 1989 was a special moment for all Arsenal fans and something they will never forget.