1998–99 in English football – 19 September 1998 – Newcastle United show signs of a return to their old form with a 5–1 away win over Coventry City. Newly promoted Charlton Athletic hold Liverpool to a 3–3 draw at Anfield. 20 September 1998 – Arsenal beat Manchester United 3–0 in the league at Highbury – the fourth defeat they have inflicted upon Alex Ferguson's team in less than a year. 23 September 1998 – Everton sign 22-year-old goalkeeper Steve Simonsen from Tranmere Rovers for £3.3million. 30 September 1998 – September ends with Aston Villa as Premier League leaders 5 points above second-placed Derby County
George Edwards (footballer, born 1918) Bromwich Albion, Leicester City and Worcester City. He later moved to Bilston United before retiring from the game. George Edwards (footballer, born 1918) George Robert Edwards (1 April 1918 – 21 January 1993) was an English professional footballer who is best known for his career with Aston Villa. His playing position was a striker. Born in Great Yarmouth, Edwards played for Norwich City before signing for Aston Villa. Edwards played 122 games for Villa during World War II, scoring 93 goals, and was part of the team that won the Football League War Cup in 1944. He also made wartime