Exclusive – Arsenal legend Smith recalls famous 1989 First Division title triumph
On the 25th anniversary of Arsenal’s dramatic 1988/89 First Division title triumph, Gunners legend Alan Smith joined talkSPORT to share his memories of the crucial 2-0 victory over Liverpool on the final day of the season.
The race for the crown came down to the final day of the campaign, with the second-placed Gunners needing to beat league leaders, and defending champions, Liverpool by two clear goals at Anfield to lift the trophy.
The teams entered the break at 0-0, but Smith tucked away a header shortly after the restart to give the visitors hope.
And, just as Liverpool began to slow the pace of game down in the closing stages, Michael Thomas ended a swift stoppage-time counter attack with a neat finish over Reds stopper Bruce Grobbelaar to clinch the club’s first title in 18 years on goals scored.
Listen to the full interview with Alan Smith on Kick Off above and check out a video of that fateful strike below!