15 August 1987
Nicol’s late header wins the day for Liverpool’s new attack
John Barnes and Peter Beardsley helped create an early goal on their competitive debuts before Steve Nicol settled Liverpool’s opening match at Arsenal.
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Peter Beardsley
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As a player
1987–88
8 articles
Explore 1987–88 1987-88
John Barnes and the attack Dalglish built without Ian Rush
Liverpool lost their most potent goalscorer in the summer of 1987 and somehow became more potent. John Barnes was at the centre of the attack Kenny Dalglish built without Ian Rush.
20 September 1987
Steve Nicol’s hat-trick dismantles Newcastle
Selected on the right of midfield, Steve Nicol scored a hat-trick as Liverpool won 4–1 at St James’ Park and continued their unbeaten start to 1987–88.
1 November 1987 · First Division · Anfield
Liverpool 2–0 Everton: Barnes creates the derby breakthrough
John Barnes helped create goals for Steve McMahon and Peter Beardsley as Liverpool recovered from their midweek derby defeat.
1 January 1988 · First Division · Anfield
Liverpool 4–0 Coventry: Beardsley opens the year with two goals
Peter Beardsley scored twice and helped create Ray Houghton’s goal as Liverpool moved thirteen points clear.
4 April 1988 · First Division · Anfield
Liverpool 3–3 Manchester United: a two-goal lead lost
Liverpool led 3–1 against ten men, but Bryan Robson and Gordon Strachan brought Manchester United level at Anfield.
13 April 1988 · First Division · Anfield
Liverpool 5–0 Nottingham Forest: five goals at Anfield
John Aldridge scored twice and John Barnes helped create two goals as Liverpool beat Forest for the second time in five days.
14 May 1988 · FA Cup final · Wembley
Liverpool 0–1 Wimbledon: Beasant and Sanchez deny the Double
Lawrie Sanchez headed the winner and Dave Beasant saved John Aldridge’s penalty as Wimbledon beat the league champions at Wembley.
1989–90
4 articles
Explore 1989–90 12 September 1989
Liverpool 9–0 Crystal Palace: nine goals and a farewell to Aldridge
Nine goals, eight scorers, and a farewell to John Aldridge. Nobody at Anfield that night knew they were watching the end of something.
23 September 1989
Rush’s double takes Liverpool above Everton
Peter Beardsley helped create all three goals as Liverpool came from behind to win at Goodison Park and replace Everton at the top.
16 December 1989
Liverpool score five at Stamford Bridge
Two goals in the opening five minutes set Liverpool on their way to a 5–2 victory over Chelsea.
3 February 1990
Barnes and Beardsley complete Liverpool’s league double over Everton
First-half goals from John Barnes and Peter Beardsley gave Liverpool a 2–1 derby victory at Anfield.