A draw or more in this match against one of Liverpool's bogey sides would put Bill Shankly's men out of Arsenal's reach and secure them a first trophy in seven years.

When the title was won, after a 0-0 draw, the great man made his way towards the Kop as chants of 'Shankly, Shankly' reverberated around the ground before You'll Never Walk Alone rang out. The relief was palpable as Anfield roared its favourite tune.