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
1997–98 in English football club record £7.5million for Southampton striker Kevin Davies, 21. 5 June 1998 – Aston Villa sign winger Alan Thompson from Bolton Wanderers for £4.5million. 30 June 1998 – David Beckham is sent off for kicking Diego Simeone after he was fouled by him in England's World Cup second round clash with Argentina, and England lose on penalties after a 2–2 draw. 1997–98 in English football The 1997–98 season was the 118th season of competitive football in England. Arsenal overhauled Manchester United's lead during the final weeks of the season to win the Premiership title. They added the FA Cup two