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Robin van Perise scores Arsenals goal under pressure from Emile Heskey (Birmingham)
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Robin van Perise scores Arsenals goal under pressure from Emile Heskey (Birmingham)
Arsenal 1:0 Birmingham City. FA Premiership. Arsenal Stadium, Highbury, London, 2/10/05. Credit: Arsenal Football Club / Stuart MacFarlane
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In this electrifying moment captured at Arsenal Stadium on October 2,2005, Dutch international striker Robin van Persie scores the only goal in Arsenal's hard-fought victory against Birmingham City in the FA Premiership. With the clock ticking down, the pressure was mounting as Arsenal pushed for the winning goal. Van Persie, undeterred by the intense marking of Birmingham's Emile Heskey, expertly controlled a cross from the right wing before unleashing a powerful left-footed strike that found the back of the net. The goal came in the 87th minute, sending the Arsenal faithful into raptures as their team secured an important three points in the title race. Van Persie's cool finish was a testament to his clinical finishing ability and his determination to make a difference for his team. The goal also highlighted the intensity and competitiveness of the FA Premiership, with both teams giving their all in a thrilling encounter. This photograph, taken by renowned sports photographer Stuart MacFarlane, captures the drama and excitement of the moment perfectly. The expression on Van Persie's face as he wheels away in celebration, with Heskey looking on in defeat, encapsulates the high stakes and passion of professional football. This image is a reminder of a pivotal moment in Arsenal's history and a testament to the skill and determination of one of the club's most beloved players.
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