4th December 1909
On 4th December 1909, Anfield was the stage for a remarkable First Division encounter between Liverpool and the reigning League champions, Newcastle United. The match began with Newcastle taking an early lead, scoring in the first minute. By the time the half-time whistle blew, Newcastle had extended their advantage to 5-2, seemingly in control of the game. However, the second half witnessed an extraordinary comeback by Liverpool. The home side mounted a relentless attack, overturning the deficit to emerge victorious with a final score of 6-5. This match remains one of the most memorable comebacks in the history of Liverpool’s league fixtures.
4th December 1965
Fast forward to 4th December 1965, another significant event unfolded in English football, this time at Turf Moor. Tottenham Hotspur’s Frank Saul was sent off during a First Division match against Burnley. This incident was particularly noteworthy as Saul became the first Spurs player to be dismissed in a League match since Cecil Poynton’s red card in October 1928. The sending off marked a rare occurrence for Tottenham, highlighting the discipline maintained by the club over the decades. Despite the setback, the match continued, adding another chapter to the storied history of Tottenham Hotspur in English football.