The curious story of 1968/9; the first run of six wins in 13 years.

Tony Attwood 11 January 1969: Arsenal 2 Sheffield W 0.  6 consecutive wins, one goal conceded. First six in a row in the league since March/April 1956 Triumphs in football rarely, if ever, happen out of nothing.   When Arsenal won the league and cup double in 1971 it is true that they had not won …