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Gunning Down The Years: 3rd April

Due to their extended cup run, the Arsenal had 3 games in hand on frontrunners Leeds United and 3rd place Chelsea, their opponents at Highbury 46 years ago today. Bertie Mee's Gunners trailed the Yorkshire side by 6 points, and were 4 points ahead of the Blues on this day in 1971. A victory was vital, and a home win against another top team would send an ominous signal to Don Revie's Leeds. Arsenal and Chelsea had something in common; both were looking to capture a first league title since the 1950's, with the triumph of the Blues coming in '55 and that of the Gunners '53. The Gunners were riding high in all respects going into April. In the league, they had won 3 on the bounce since being...
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