OTD - 14 January

1 May 2018
1997: Kenny Dalglish is appointed Newcastle United manager

Newcastle United replaced Kevin Keegan with Kenny Dalglish, who signed a three-and-a-half-year contract.

He helped the club finish second behind Manchester United in the 1996/97 season and then led the Magpies to the 1998 FA Cup final, where they were beaten by Arsenal.

Dalglish left the club in August 1998.

2006: Arsenal 7-0 Middlesbrough

Thierry Henry equalled Cliff Bastin’s record of 150 Arsenal goals with a hat-trick against 10-man Middlesbrough at Highbury.

Philippe Senderos, Robert Pires, Gilberto Silva and Alexander Hleb were also on target for the Gunners, while Middlesbrough's Brazilian midfielder Doriva was sent off.

Arsenal's victory left them fifth, three points outside the top four. Middlesbrough, now without a win in eight matches were five points above the bottom three.

 

 

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