1926
Winger Jock Rutherford became the oldest player to appear for
Arsenal at 41 years 159 days, in the 1-0 win at home to Manchester
City
1968
England international Paul Merson, who won 21 caps, was born in
Harlesden, London. He netted 99 goals in 422 games for the
Gunners
1976
Brian Kidd scored a hat-trick and Alan Ball added two goals in
Arsenal's 6-1 hammering of West Ham United at Highbury
1993
Paul Dickov made his Premier League debut as Jimmy Carter netted
twice in Arsenal's taut 4-3 victory at home to Southampton
2004
First-half goals by Robert Pires and Dennis Bergkamp gave leaders
Arsenal a 2-1 win at Bolton Wanderers
