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THE LIST: Greatest last-gasp goals in the history of British football - 40-31
HAVE YOUR SAY... What is your favourite last-gasp goal? Theyare the reason why we stay on to the bitter end at football groundsaround Britain. Seeing your team snatch a late win or point with alast-gasp goal is a brilliant feeling - but which is your No 1 fromdown the years? TELL US WHAT YOU THINK Arsenal return to Liverpool on Sunday, 20 years after MichaelThomas' unforgettable - and unbelievable - injury-time strike atAnfield. [LNB]Needing to win by two goals or more to snatch thetitle from the grasp of the Merseysiders, Thomas found the net deepinto stoppage time to secure an incredible 2-0 triumph and leave theirrivals stunned. [LNB]Even to this day it is considered one of the most dramatic moments in the history of the game.[LNB]Yet,there have been countless other last-gasp goals that have rocked thegame and made a mockery of those who leave their seats early to beatthe traffic. [LNB]In the latest edition of the List, Sportsmail runs through the greatest last-gasp goals in British football. [LNB]Eachof the goals we have selected - coming in the dying stages or deep intoextra time - were defining, and often for both sides involved. [LNB]But most importantly, they made us scream, shout, laugh or cry - and that's what the game is all about. [LNB]So,sit back and enjoy today's selection counting down to the final 10 onFriday. And don't forget to tell us your favourite by posting a messagebelow.[LNB]Read 50-41 40. David Hopkin (CRYSTAL PALACE v Sheff United, 1997)The play-off Final at Wembley has always been a big moment for the players and fans - a one-off opportunity to join the Premier League elite and enjoy all the riches that come with it.[LNB]With the scores locked at 0-0, extra-time seemed on the cards when the Eagles won a corner in the final minute. The delivery was headed clear but fell to David Hopkin whose curling shot from almost 25-yards found the top right-hand corner of the goal.[LNB]A fitting way to win a final and consolation for Eagles fans who had suffered heartache in the play-off Final against Leicester the previous year.[LNB] Play-off joy: David Hopkin celebrates his Wembley winner with Marc Edworthy[LNB]39. Neil Redfearn (OLDHAM v Sheffield Wednesday, 1991)The equation was simple - Oldham needed a win to overhaul West Ham as Second Division champions on the final day of the season.[LNB]They made it hard for themselves as they were 2-0 down early in the second half but then the drama really started.[LNB]Ian Marshall and Paul Bernard levelled the score and deep in injury time, Oldham were awarded a penalty, Redfearn stepped up to the spot, sent Kevin Pressman the wrong way to give the Latics a 3-2 victory and the title.[LNB] 38. Jamie Hewitt (Middlesbrough v CHESTERFIELD, 1997)The Premier League outfit were heaving a collective sigh of relief as they overcame a few scares to lead their FA Cup semi final 3-2 against third-tier opposition with just moments left.[LNB] [LNB]But the twist arrived after Chris Beaumont lumped a ball into the 'Boro box and local lad Jamie Hewitt headed a 119th-minute equaliser. What joy! Until the replay, that is. [LNB] Chesterfield joy: Jamie Hewitt is swamped by team-mates in the 1997 FA Cup semi-final[LNB] 37. Robbie Fowler (LIVERPOOL v Newcastle, 1997)Lightning never strikes twice, does it? It did in this fixture. The previous season Stan Collymore had won the game 4-3 for Liverpool with a late strike, this time it was the turn of Robbie Fowler.[LNB]Roy Evans' men were chasing the game and the title when Stig Bjornebye raced down the left lofted the ball into the box and Fowler leapt above the defenders to steer home his second goal of the game.[LNB]The Geordies title-challenge was left in tatters, Liverpool moved to within a point of top spot.[LNB] Delight: Fowler scored a dramatic winner against Newcastle at Anfield[LNB]36. Michael Owen (MANCHESTER UNITED v Manchester City, 2009)The Blue half of Manchester have been living under a huge shadow for the past twenty years as their United neighbours have won everything on offer in club football.[LNB]The arrival of new owners at Eastlands changed all that and a £200million injection for new players means that City have the opportunity to upset the status quo. [LNB] The first big test of how much Mark Hughes's side had closed the gap ended in dramatic fashion after the former Liverpool striker picked up the ball inside the box and swept his shot past Given five minutes into time added on to snatch victory 4-3. [LNB] What a finish: Michael Owen scores Manchester United's winner against neighbours City earlier this season[LNB]35. Kanu (Chelsea v ARSENAL, 1999) This derby is always a hotly-contested affair as London's most successful club takes on the team who aspire to topple them from their perch.[LNB]Tore Andre Flo and Dan Petrescu had given the Blues the lead but a hat-trick in 15 minutes from the Nigerian was capped with a dramatic goal right at the death.[LNB][LNB]The Chelsea keeper Ed de Goey raced off his line confront Kanu on the wing but with a turn and step the Gunners striker was free and hammered the ball into the top corner of the net from a tight angle to win the game 3-2. [LNB] Three and easy: Kanu scores his late winner to stun Chelsea[LNB]34. Roy Essandoh (Leicester v WYCOMBE, 2001)Things were tough for Lawrie Sanchez's League One Wycombe - no money for new players, missing three of their four strikers through injury and an FA Cup quarter final with Premier League Leicester to play.[LNB]Showing great initiative, Sanchez posted a 'striker wanted' notice on the team's website, Essandoh's agent saw the ad, picked up the phone and the unemployed forward was thrust into the glare of the oldest cup competition in the world.[LNB]To add to the drama he snatched a headed winner with just seconds left after coming on as a sub to complete an unlike 2-1 victory. [LNB] Cup hero: Roy Essandoh celebrates his late winner for Wycombe[LNB]33. Mark Hughes (MANCHESTER UNITED v Oldham Athletic, 1994)United were chasing the first double in the club's history but their semi-final against north west neighbours Oldham at Wembley wasn't going to plan.[LNB][LNB]After a goalless 90 minutes, Neil Pointon gave the Latics a lead six minutes into the additional period but Hughes's volley a minute from the end snatched a 1-1 draw for United who went on to win the replay 4-1 ... and, ultimately, the double. [LNB] Saviour: Manchester United players celebrate with Mark Hughes after his magnificent late equaliser at Wembley[LNB]32. Matt Le Tissier (SOUTHAMPTON v Arsenal, 2002)Southampton's greatest player scored the last ever goal at The Dell as Arsenal were beaten 3-2.[LNB]Stepping off the substitutes' bench Le Tissier ended Southampton's 103-year association with the ground in style - he pulled down a right-wing cross and let fly from 15 yards, giving Gunners keeper Alex Manninger no chance.[LNB] Fabulous: Matt Le Tissier controls the ball in the Arsenal penalty box before lashing home the winning goal[LNB]31. Bill Perry (BLACKPOOL v Bolton Wanderers, 1953)This match between the two north west rivals will forever be known the Matthews Final after the remarkable performance from Blackpool's outside right.[LNB][LNB]The Seasiders were trailing 3-2 with seconds left but a Stan Mortensen free-kick levelled matters and then deep into stoppage time a Matthews cross from the right wing was met by Bill Perry to win it for Blackpool.[LNB] Famous day: Bill Perry scored Blackpool's late winner against Bolton [LNB] The best of the rest of The ListSportsmail's top 50 footballers never to play at the World CupSportsmail's top 50 Merseyside derby heroesSportsmail's top 50 players from Tottenham or ArsenalSportsmail's top 50 football kits of all time Sportsmail's top 50 sporting feuds of all timeSportsmail's 50 great sports photographsSportsmail's worst 50 strikers in the Premier LeagueSportsmail's top 50 stars who failed to play fairSportsmail's top 50 midfield maestrosSportsmail's top 50 commentators of all timeSportsmail's top 50 sporting venuesSportsmail's top 50 free-kick kingsSportsmail's top 50 England heroesSportsmail's top 50 performers of the season so farSportsmail's top 50 all-time managers in BritainSportsmail's top 50 goal poachersSportsmail's top 50 footballing traitorsSportsmail's top 50 FA Cup heroesSportsmail's top 50 signings of the season Sportsmail's greatest Wembley finals in historySportsmail's top 50 biggest hitters in cricketSportsmail's top 50 British & Irish LionsSportsmail's top 50 Ashes heroesSportsmail's top 50 partnerships [LNB] Explore more:People:Stan Collymore, MARK HUGHES, Michael Owen, Robbie Fowler, Lawrie SanchezPlaces:Newcastle, Liverpool, London, Manchester
