Arsenal hero Nigel Winterburn has urged the players to stay calm going into tonight's massive game at Manchester City.
Arsenal go to City five points clear as Premier League leaders, though having played two games more.
Winterburn insist the match won't decide the destination of the title and says while comparisons of Arsenal's famous 1989 win at Liverpool are understandable, he insists the circumstances are very different tonight.
Winterburn was part of Arsenal's XI on that historic night at Anfield and told Tribalfootball.com: "The significance of the game with Manchester City will be even bigger if Arsenal win on Friday night which they've got to do.
"It doesn't feel the same as 1989 to me because you can't say whoever wins that game, wins the league. There are still games to play whereas the Liverpool versus Arsenal game in 89' that I played in was a winner take all situation.
"We had to win by two clear goals and Liverpool just had to avoid that happening, so it was clearer cut on that day. In 89' it was basically all or nothing, whereas there will still be chances for Arsenal and Manchester City to drop points following that fixture.
"I don't think we're at the all or nothing stage, some people might argue that but in reality, it isn't the case.
"Even if Manchester City win that game, it still doesn't put them above Arsenal.
"I understand what people are saying, it's such a huge game and psychologically it could end up being a huge game for both teams."
Recalling Arsenal's victory at Liverpool 34 years ago, Winterburn says the memories still burn bright.
On behalf of Buzz Casino, Winterburn also told Tribalfootball.com: "It was a rollercoaster of emotions really; we knew what we had to do but to go to Anfield and win by two clear goals is such a hard task in a regular game.
"We had a clear plan; George Graham's plan was to make sure we didn't concede rather than be all out attack. His belief was that if we scored at any point in the game, it would change the whole complexation.
"He thought Liverpool would be caught in two minds whether they wanted to sit on a 1-0 defeat because they'd still be champions or whether to get back into the game. Liverpool's way isn't to sit back, they want to control games and attack you, especially at Anfield.
"I think we caught them by surprise and that goal in the 91st minute from Mickey Thomas was an unbelievable moment.
"I think he had a chance before that in a similar situation, but that time when he went through you just had a feeling. I've always said if you want anybody in that position then it's Mickey Thomas because he's so laid back and it used to give the appearance that he didn't care.
"But I knew once he got through that he was going to score.
"It was just a sensational finish to a game of football; I don't think that will ever be repeated again."