#2 Michael Thomas – Arsenal vs Liverpool, 1989
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For many years, this goal stood head and shoulders above every other last minute winner. The Arsenal midfielder remains a prominent figure in the club’s history due to the importance and significance of the goal.
Rewind to 1989, and George Graeme's Arsenal and Kenny Dalglish's Liverpool did battle to claim the league title at the expense of the other. The two teams were scheduled for a showdown at Liverpool's Anfield in the final game of the season, with the victor claiming the league title.
However, the advantage was in Liverpool's corner as the Merseysiders held a two-point lead over the Gunners meaning the Londoners had to beat Liverpool on their home turf – and do it by two goals.
Early in the second half, Alan Smith scored the opening goal to give Arsenal the lead before the infamous moment that handed Arsenal the title.
In the dying minutes of the match, Liverpool winger John Barnes attacked aimlessly instead of running down the clock. Ultimately, possession was handed back to the Gunners, and the end of the phase of play saw Arsenal score the needed second goal.
Arsenal claimed the league title, and it remains one of their finest moments in history.
