This week in…..1987 Arsenal bounced back after two successive defeats with a 3-1 win over Sheffield Wednesday at Highbury. The Owls led through Colin West s first half strike before substitute Paul Merson inspired the hosts after replacing Paul Davis. Kev
This week in.....1987
Arsenal bounced back after two successive defeats with a 3-1 win over Sheffield Wednesday at Highbury.
The Owls led through Colin West's first half strike before substitute Paul Merson inspired the hosts after replacing Paul Davis.
Kevin Richardson levelled on the hour before Perry Groves and Merson struck late goals to see off a Wednesday side who had won seven of their previous nine games.
'"You should always try things," George Graham said after changing the formation from 4-4-2 to 4-2-4 on Merson's introduction. "Sometimes you get a break. But you have to work for your breaks. Never forget that.
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