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1980s

You have to say that's magnificent!

Gravity always wins

Three unlikely title challengers who didn't quite go all the way

The power of balance

John Barnes' imperious solo goal against the leaders QPR in 1987 showcased one of football's greatest qualities

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The domino effect

Tony Gray is the only man to average less than 20 in both Tests and ODIs. So why did he play so few of them?

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The whiff of danger

Jamaica 1986: probably the scariest Test England have ever played

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Staggering genius

Marco van Basten's astonishing goal in the Euro 88 final might be the greatest ever scored. And he only tried it because he was knackered

Life's what you make it

Josimar was unknown, uncapped and unemployed before scoring two monstrous goals at Mexico 86 – but his fairytale became a cautionary tale

Take my breath away

Tony Adams tries to dispossess Kenny Dalglish... with hilarious consequences

3. Hit the North Bank

The Arsenal-Man Utd rivalry intensified during a ferocious FA Cup tie in 1988

2. Wild nutter

Arsenal’s young team were top of the league and full of the joys when they arrived at Old Trafford in 1987. One man soon changed that

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