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ON THIS DAY: Messi Arrives in Barcelona, Real Madrid Hit Six & Xhaka Scores First Arsenal Goal

A new day, a new week but some things never change - well in footballing history terms they don't at least.

Today, we roll on during our look back through the footballing archives to September 17 - a day that has seen thrills, spills and plenty of goals over the years.

Here is a selection of some finer moments from way back when.

Asprilla Hat-Trick Sets St James' Park Alight

It seems a very long time ago that Newcastle were gracing the Champions League group stages. And you would indeed be right, with the Magpies fighting at the wrong end of the table in recent years.