As far as the 1991-92 First Division campaign was concerned, it was one to remember for Sheffield Wednesday.
Having been promoted from the second tier under the guidance of Ron Atkinson, the Owls, who lost the services of their manager to Aston Villa in the summer, would have considered mere consolidation to be a successful season.
However, with Trevor Francis juggling his playing commitments alongside the management side of things, Wednesday enjoyed a terrific few months which saw them finish third and qualify for the UEFA Cup.
Yet, while there were many impressive victories along the way - including a 3-2 win over Manchester United at Hillsborough - Francis's men also received a couple of hidings.
The first was dealt to them by Yorkshire rivals Leeds United, who ran out 6-1 winners at Elland Road. Arsenal would go one better 23 years ago today, though, as they hit Wednesday for seven.
The sixth-placed Gunners had not won at Highbury since Christmas and, with Wednesday in fourth, a tight contest was anticipated.
Indeed, it seemed that the encounter was going with the script when Alan Smith's opener for the home team was cancelled out by Nigel Worthington.
The scoreline remained level at one goal apiece until the 71st minute when Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell spun inside the area before firing a powerful effort into the top corner of the net.
It was a goal that sparked an implosion from Wednesday, who shipped a further five goals before the final whistle.
A half-volley from Anders Limpar made it 3-1 and then Campbell headed in his second goal of the game.
Midfielder Paul Merson was next to get in on the act with a deft chipped finish from the edge of the area. Ian Wright tapped in a sixth, with the scoring being completed by Swedish playmaker Limpar.
It meant that Wednesday had conceded six goals in the space of just 18 second-half minutes.
Despite the heavy defeat, Wednesday would still finish the campaign one place and three points better off than the Londoners.
Liam Apicella
