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THE LIST: Greatest last-gasp goals in the history of British football - 30-21
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 Read 40-31 30. Steve Claridge (LEICESTER v Crystal Palace, 1996) After 42 league games and two semi-final play-off matches, it all came down to this one-off match at Wembley - 90 minutes to decide who would be playing Premier League football the following season. [LNB]The two sides battled it out but were level after the regulation time so needed extra to decide who was to make the jump to the top-flight.[LNB] It looked like it the match was going to be decided on penalties until in added time at the end of extra time Steve Claridge volleyed home the winner. It doesn't get much later than that. [LNB] Late, late show: Leicester's Steve Claridge (centre) nets against Palace[LNB] 29. Allan Nielsen (Leicester City v TOTTENHAM, 1999)For a club that had enjoyed plenty of cup success in the 1980s, the 90s were a lean time for Spurs who had to live reluctantly in the shadow of their double-winning neighbours Arsenal. In a twist of fate, only their second trophy of the decade was won by former Gunners boss George Graham. [LNB]A prickly League Cup final was on its way to extra time after Justin Edinburgh had been sent off for a swipe at Robbie Savage and neither side could fashion a goal.[LNB] That was until the best move of the match when Les Ferdinand found Steffen Iversen surging into the box. His shot was parried and Nielsen stooped to head the winner home, three minutes into time added at the end of the 90. Sol Campbell lifted his only trophy in the time he spent at Spurs after their 1-0 victory. [LNB] Covered in glory: Tottenham's Danish midfielder Allan Nielsen[LNB] 28. Michael Owen (Arsenal v LIVERPOOL, 2001)The FA Cup final's sabbatical at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff gave us some wonderful finals, but none quite as dramatic as this. Arsenal totally dominated proceedings throughout and were left cursing missed chances after Michael Owen won the cup for Liverpool almost single-handedly. [LNB]Freddie Ljungberg had given the Gunners a deserved 1-0 lead with 20 minutes left but Owen's strike in the 83rd-minute levelled things up and then he stole the winner with a minute left after skinning Lee Dixon for pace and sliding the ball home across David Seaman.[LNB] Boy wonder: Michael Owen is jubilant after single-handedly winning the FA Cup[LNB] 27. Stan Collymore (LIVERPOOL v Newcastle, 1996)The phrase topsy-turvy is too lightweight to describe just how breathtaking this match was. [LNB]Former Kop hero Kevin Keegan took his title-chasing side to Anfield, the two sides exchanged some fantastic goals and were level as the match entered time added on but Barnes found Collymore in acres of space on the left of the box and he smashed home the winner past Pavel Srnicek to make it 4-3.[LNB] Newcastle's fourth defeat in six games left them three points behind Manchester United a little more than a month after they led the Premiership by 12 points.[LNB] Breathtaking: Stan Collymore caps possibly the Premier League's greatest game[LNB]VIDEO: Stan Collymore sinks King Kev in Anfield added time[LNB]26. George Mutch (PRESTON v Huddersfield, 1938)This was the first FA Cup final to be broadcast on television and the dozen or so people in the UK who could afford TV sets at that time were treated to a dramatic season finale.[LNB] In a repeat of the 1922 final, Preston were playing Huddersfield Town and the score was 0-0 at the end of 90 minutes so extra time was played. [LNB]The extra 30 was up and a replay was imminent until Bill Shankly put George Mutch through on goal; Alf Young, Huddersfield's centre-half, brought him down and a penalty was awarded which Mutch duly got up to smash home off the underside of the bar to win the Cup for North End 1-0.[LNB] Mutch ado: Preston North End's George Mutch slams home his penalty[LNB] 25. Jon Macken (Tottenham v MANCHESTER CITY, 2004)One of the great comebacks saw Kevin Keegan's 10-man Manchester City overturn a three-goal deficit in a staggering 45 minutes of football. [LNB]Tottenham were cruising through the FA Cup fourth round replay after goals from Ledley King, Robbie Keane and Christian Ziege gave Spurs a 3-0 lead at half-time and, to add to the visitor's woes, Joey Barton was sent off as the teams wandered off.[LNB] Cue improbable fightback. Strikes from Sylvain Distin, an Anthony Gardner own goal and Shaun Wright-Phillips brought the sides level and then seconds before referee Rob Styles was about to blow for full time Jon Macken placed a header past Kasey Keller to complete the 4-3 win.[LNB] Improbable fightback: Jon Macken after flooring Spurs with a late header [LNB] 24. Steve Bruce (MANCHESTER UNITED v Sheffield Wednesday, 1993)Talk about a goal echoing down the ages - Mark Robins may have saved Sir Alex Ferguson's job with his strike against Nottingham Forest in 1990 but, arguably, Steve Bruce's header got the ball rolling for United's dominance of the modern game. [LNB]An Achilles injury to referee Mike Peck led to the lengthy delay while he was replaced by linesman John Hilditch, and the seven minutes of stoppage time gave us drama and created the legend of 'Fergie Time.' [LNB]VIDEO: Steve Bruce cues embarrassing touchline celebrations[LNB][LNB]Deep, deep into time added on Gary Pallister's cross was nodded across goal by a Wednesday defender and Bruce's powerful header flew past Chris Woods. Cue embarrassing touchline celebrations from Messrs Ferguson and Kidd. [LNB] The invention of 'Fergie Time': Steve Bruce reacts after scoring his winning goal[LNB] 23. Raddy Antic (Manchester City v LUTON, 1983)The joy of Luton fans was matched by every individual who saw David Pleat dance across the Maine Road turf after his side had managed to stave off relegation in the final match of the season. [LNB]The fact that the winner came right at the end of the match and the side that conceded the goal were relegated instead of the Hatters made it an even more arresting a spectacle. [LNB]Stein's cross was poorly cleared and fell to the Serbian defender whose shot made its way through a crowded box to the back of the net and retained Luton's top-flight status. [LNB]Pleat must still wonder what came over him as he sprinted across the pitch to celebrate with his players. [LNB] 22. Andy Linighan (ARSENAL v Sheffield Wednesday, Wembley, 1993)Arsenal were often vilified as 'boring' during George Graham's era at Highbury for being a little on the dull side but there was a thrilling finish to this FA Cup final replay.[LNB] Paul Merson swung a corner over and Andy Linighan powered a header past Woods who seemed to crumble under the header to win it for the Gunners 2-1 in the last minute of extra time. [LNB] Thrilling finish: Andy Linighan (second right) climbs to head his dramatic winner[LNB] 21. Steven Gerrard (LIVERPOOL v Olympiakos, 2004)Gerrard has scored some vital goals for Liverpool over the years but this one rescued the Reds' Champions League challenge - a challenge that ended in glory in Istanbul.[LNB]VIDEO: Captain fantastic Gerrard scrapes Liverpool through[LNB] [LNB]Needing to beat Olympiakos by two clear goals, Rafa Benitez's team wereseconds away from exiting Europe in the group stage as the scoreremained 2-1. But Neil Mellor's cushioned header dropped kindly toGerrard's right foot and he smashed the third home and the tie ended3-1. [LNB]As Andy Gray says - what a hit son, what a hit. Fittingly it was the Captain who raised the European Cup above his head five months later.[LNB] What a hit, son: Steven Gerrard celebrates his strike against Olympiakos[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 Explore more:People:Ledley King, Steven Gerrard, David Pleat, Sol Campbell, George Graham, Rafa Benitez, David Seaman, Gary Pallister, Robbie Savage, Robbie Keane, Bill Shankly, Michael Owen, Joey Barton, Sylvain Distin, Stan Collymore, Steve Bruce, Alex Ferguson, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Christian Ziege, Paul Merson, Kevin KeeganPlaces:Newcastle, Liverpool, Cardiff, Istanbul, United Kingdom, Europe
