 Complete the following phrase:  In November 1999, Overmars scored his first hat-trick for Arsenal, at home to Middlesbrough. His performance was lauded by journalist Lynne Truss, who wrote in The Times, Overmars was in top Jack Russell form, bounding after the ball and prepared to savage anybody who tried to take it away from him. He twisted his ankle in action for Arsenal against Sheffield Wednesday in January 2000 and was out of action for six weeks. Unlike the previous two seasons, Arsenal never did pose a serious threat to Manchester United, who went on to retain the league in 19992000. Overmars had suggested before the campaign that Arsenal were as strong as their rivals, especially in attack where we now have so many more options. Arsenal ended the league season strongly, winning eight games in a row between March and May to move from fifth to second place. In April 2000, Overmars scored the winning goal against Everton and was the standout performer in the game. His final game for Arsenal was the 