OTD - 9 August

31 May 2018
1997: Coventry City 3-2 Chelsea

Dion Dublin hit a hat-trick, including two late goals, as Coventry City came from behind to beat Chelsea on the opening day.

Frank Sinclair broke the deadlock for the Blues in the first half but Dublin headed in an equaliser a minute later.

Tore Andre Flo then restored Chelsea’s lead, meeting Roberto Di Matteo's cross in the centre. However, Dublin levelled again in the 83rd minute before netting an 88th-minute winner.

2011: Stoke City sign Matthew Upson

Matthew Upson, who had been released by relegated West Ham United, joined Stoke City.

He made 15 Premier League appearances during an 18-month spell with the Potters, scoring two goals.

Matthew Upson Stoke
Stoke City's Matthew Upson challenges Liverpool striker Andy Carroll in September 2011

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