23rd December 1978
On this day, Arsenal delivered an emphatic performance against their North London rivals, Tottenham Hotspur, in a First Division clash at White Hart Lane. The Gunners secured a resounding 5-0 victory in front of a crowd of 42,073 spectators. Alan Sunderland was the star of the match, scoring a hat-trick and becoming the first Arsenal player to achieve this feat against Spurs since Ted Drake in 1934. This victory was a significant moment in Arsenal’s 1978/79 season, marking a memorable day for the club and its supporters.
23rd December 2006
In a dramatic Championship encounter, Sheffield Wednesday’s goalkeeper Mark Crossley made headlines for an unexpected reason. Known for being the only goalkeeper to save a penalty from Matthew Le Tissier, Crossley found himself in the spotlight once again during a home match against Southampton. As the match entered injury time, Sheffield Wednesday were trailing by a goal. Despite suffering from a hamstring injury, Crossley ventured into the opposition’s penalty area for a last-minute corner kick. In an extraordinary turn of events, he headed home the equaliser, marking the only goal of his senior playing career, which spanned nearly 25 years. This remarkable moment added another chapter to Crossley’s storied career.