Time for a pleasant memory of the Arsenal, one that involves footballers who were most definitely fit to wear the shirt. Today is the 87th anniversary of an 8-goal demolition meted out to Sheffield United, a win that was the Gunners' best at Highbury until Grimsby Town were annihilated 9-1 in January the following year. Only 24,217 spectators were lucky enough to witness this springtime thrashing – perhaps Gooners were staying away in order to save up for a Cup Final ticket? – and they saw 6 different scorers; 5 for Arsenal, 1 with a consolation for United (via 11v11). Given the margin of victory, you might think that the two sides were at opposite ends of the table, but only a...
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