1 January 1990 - The new decade begins with Arsenal beating Crystal Palace 4–1 at Highbury cut Liverpool's lead at the top of the First Division, as Kenny Dalglish's men are held to a 2–2 at the City Ground by Nottingham Forest. Title challenge outsiders Southampton win 4–2 at bottom club Charlton. In the Second Division, Steve Bull scores four goals at Wolves win 4–1 at Newcastle, a result which boosts his side's challenge for a unique third successive promotion, and also drags promotion favourites Newcastle out of the top six. West Ham maintain their hopes of an immediate return to the First Division by beating Barnsley 4–2 at Upton Park.
