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Alex Hleb (Arsenal) Wayne Rooney (Man Utd). Arsenal 0: 2 Manchester United
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Alex Hleb (Arsenal) Wayne Rooney (Man Utd). Arsenal 0: 2 Manchester United
FA Premiership. Old Trafford, Manchester, 9/4/06. Credit: Arsenal Football Club / Stuart MacFarlane
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In this iconic photograph taken at Old Trafford on April 9,2006, two footballing legends go head-to-head in the FA Premiership match between Arsenal and Manchester United. The image captures the intensity and passion of the game as Alex Hleb of Arsenal and Wayne Rooney of Manchester United lock eyes during a moment of fierce competition. Hleb, a Belarusian international, had joined Arsenal in 2005 from Barcelona for a then club record fee of £11 million. The midfielder quickly became a fan favorite with his skillful play and creative passing, helping Arsenal to challenge for the league title. Rooney, on the other hand, was already a established star at Manchester United, having joined the club from Everton in 2004. The young English striker was making waves in the league with his goalscoring prowess and tenacity, earning comparisons to some of the greats. The FA Premiership match between Arsenal and Manchester United on April 9,2006, was a highly anticipated clash between two of the league's top teams. In front of a packed Old Trafford stadium, Hleb and Rooney went toe-to-toe, each determined to outshine the other. In the end, it was Manchester United who emerged victorious, with Rooney scoring the second goal in a 2-0 win. This photograph is a testament to the fierce rivalry between these two teams and the individual talent of Hleb and Rooney. It is a moment frozen in time, capturing the passion and intensity of the beautiful game. The image is a reminder of the legendary status that both players have achieved in the annals of football history.
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