[82/83] Manchester City v Luton Town, May 14th 1983

City went into the last game of the season, in front of 43,000 at Maine Road, in a head-to-head battle with Luton for the final relegation place. Luton were in the drop-zone before the game. City, who were eighth on January 15th, had taken only 12 points from their previous 17 games and went into the game needing a draw to survive.
Bottom of the table before the game:
18 Birmingham 41 47 -16
19 Man City 41 47 -22
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20 Luton Town 41 46 -20
21 Swansea 41 41 -15
22 Brighton 41 40 -29

[@chrisninety1]

How times have changed for both teams.

[@meadowlane37]

I think City were top around November but then had this amazing slump.

[@cfhgregstacfh]

a great moment in our history!

[@88cabone]

Antic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@davemacc904]

Hop skip and little jump!

[@MrAlwaysBlue]

Was there AND someone smashed into my car on the way to the ground!

[@GriefTourist]

horrible day

[@74bomayemcfc]

worser than that...