” It remains one of the most iconic moments in Premier League history, an act of sportsmanship that received unanimous acclaim: it is 20 years to the day since Robbie Fowler tumbled under David Seaman’s challenge and asked Gerald Ashby, the match official, not to award a penalty.

These moments are so easily recalled because they are so rare but what made Fowler’s incident so noteworthy was the fact it occurred during a game when the stakes were at their highest, a live television showdown on a Monday night at Highbury with the Premier League title up for grabs. “