Steve Mclarens first game as Middlesbrough manager doesn't go too well as he sees his team thumped 4-0 by The Arse at The Riverside on the opening weekend of the 2001-02 season.
Thierry Henry gave Arsenal the lead and with The Romford Dimmock sent off, Boro decided to even the game up to 10-a-side when Ugo Ehigou was red-carded for a foul on Cheryl Coles future ex-husband. Robert Pires scored from the resulting penalty to make it 2-0.
Dennis Bergkamp then effectively kills the game off with a very well taken 3rd goal before adding another to make it 4-0 at half time and game well and truly over.
Magnificent.
