Liverpool overhauled a greatly improved Aston Villa side to win their 18th league championship trophy and their fifth major trophy in as many seasons under Kenny Dalglish’s management. Steve Bould scored the quickest-ever own goal in the top flight in the Sheffield Wednesday v Arsenal fixture on Saturday February 17th 1990. 1 July 1989 – Midfielder Mike Phelan joins Manchester United in a £750,000 transfer from Norwich City. First Division Table 1989/1990 with Statistics. FOOTBALL SEASON 1989-90 | Division 1, England, English. Leading League goalscorer: Gary Lineker (Tottenham Hotspur) 24 goals. Gary Lineker’s arrival at Tottenham Hotspur saw the North Londoners occupy third place after a season of improvement. They would not win the title again until the 2019-20 Premier League season, 30 years later. DIVISION 1 1989/90: For full league and cup results click on by club required. 1989 Division 1 table; P Defending champions Arsenal finished fourth, while newly promoted Chelsea finished an impressive fifth. Everton Football's Writer Program can give you the …