When David Pleat joined Brian Moore in the Anfield commentary box for Liverpool’s title showdown against Arsenal on May 26 1989, little did he know what drama they and millions of TV viewers were about to witness. Just over a month after the Hillsborough disaster and less than a week since the Reds beat Everton to win a thrilling FA Cup final 3-2 at Wembley, Kenny Dalglish’s men were expected to secure the First Division championship under the Friday night floodlights in front of their own fans. Arsenal had been clear at the top of the table as they chased down a first title in 18 years, only to be pegged back as Liverpool went unbeaten from the turn of the year to seemingly set...
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