Would you believe it? The Gunners’ transformation from boring Arsenal to a stylish continental approach was confirmed as they won the Premier League title with a flourish on the final day of the 1997/98 season. A Slaven Bilic own goal and a Marc Overmars brace had put them into a 3-0 lead and to round off an amazing afternoon, captain Tony Adams latched onto Steve Bould’s chip, slammed the ball home with a swing of his left boot and celebrated with arms outstretched, bathed in spring sunshine.
On an incredible Saturday night on the south coast, Eddie Howe’s men defeated Manchester United, having just six years earlier been bottom of the entire Football League.