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The goal that changed everything: Arsenal legends Lee Dixon, Alan Smith and David O'Leary recall unforgettable title win at Anfield back in 1989

It is the night of the documentary film premiere and Arsenal’s stars of ‘89’ gather in the London hotel where the Spice Girls made the video for Wannabe.

Lee Dixon is searching for a poppy. That’s what he wants, what he really, really wants.

Alan Smith and David O’Leary are comparing notes on the gaffer, George Graham, as their reunion turns back time to a night they won the title in the most sensational style.

Michael Thomas scored the goal in injury time that ensured Arsenal won the league at Anfield
Michael Thomas scored the goal in injury time that ensured Arsenal won the league at Anfield
Thomas fires the ball past Bruce Grobelaar for the famous winning goal against Liverpool
Thomas fires the ball past Bruce Grobelaar for the famous winning goal against Liverpool
Arsenal celebrate at Anfield after winning the 1989 title in the most dramatic of circumstances
Arsenal celebrate at Anfield after winning the 1989 title in the most dramatic of circumstances

O’Leary is ‘Paddy’ and Smith rarely calls Tony Adams anything but ‘Rodders’ — an affectionate reference to his resemblance to Rodney from Only Fools and Horses, which was big in the ’80s, like the mobile phones.