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Gunning Down The Years: 28th April

Today marks the anniversary of the Arsenal's first taste of European glory. On this day 47 years ago, the Gunners took on Anderlecht in the Second Leg of the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup Final (via The Arsenal History). Victory seemed implausible; the Belgian side had romped home by 3 goals to 1 in the First Leg. However, now they had to come to Highbury, and the stage was set for one of the famous stadium's most memorable nights. From the first trophy success of the FA Cup in 1930, through that decade's domestic dominance under Herbert Chapman and George Allison, right up to the league title of 1952/53, the Arsenal never had the opportunity to test themselves against international opposition....
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