Liverpool v Arsenal brings back memories of 1989, as Ed Aarons wrote. [George] Graham and [Mikel] Arteta were 44 when they won their first league titles and the similarities do not end there. The former Scotland midfielder, who scored almost 80 goals for Arsenal and helped them win the Double in 1971, was known for his emphasis on defending as a manager and “1-0 to the Arsenal” became synonymous with Graham, especially towards the end of his reign. Arteta has revived that tradition since he took over in December 2019, recording 1-0 victories 32 times in the Premier League, more than any club apart from Everton.
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