Iconic late winning goals

Michael Thomas seals the 1988/89 First Division title for Arsenal with a famous goal at Anfield(Image credit: Getty Images)Nothing in football compares to the coinciding ecstasy and (if you’re on the receiving end) agony of a last-minute winner.

Whatever the occasion, such goals mean so much, and the ones we’ve picked out here were more significant – more unbelievably dramatic – than most. Every one of these (all scored in the 90th minute or later in regulation time, or the 120th minute or later in extra time) is a real ‘I was there’ moment for those blessed enough to witness them or, indeed, actually be involved.

So, without further ado, let’s start the countdown!

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Tom Hancock started freelancing for FourFourTwo in April 2019 and has also written for the Premier League and Opta Analyst, among others. He supports Wycombe Wanderers and has a soft spot for Wealdstone. A self-confessed statto, he has been known to watch football with a spreadsheet (or several) open…