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Abou Diaby (Arsenal) Jonathan Greening (West Brom)
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Abou Diaby (Arsenal) Jonathan Greening (West Brom)
Abou Diaby (Arsenal) Jonathan Greening (West Brom). West Bromwich Albion 1:3 Arsenal, Barclays Premier League, The Hawthorns, Birmingham, 3/3/2009. Credit: Stuart MacFarlane / Arsenal Football Club
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In this photograph, taken at The Hawthorns in Birmingham on March 3, 2009, Abou Diaby of Arsenal Football Club triumphantly holds the ball aloft after scoring the third goal in a thrilling Barclays Premier League encounter against West Bromwich Albion. The French midfielder's goal, which came in the 82nd minute, sealed a crucial 3-1 victory for the Gunners, moving them closer to securing a Champions League spot for the following season. Diaby's goal was a testament to his growing importance to the Arsenal team. Signed from Ajax in 2006, the young midfielder had shown glimpses of his potential but had been plagued by injuries throughout his career at the Emirates. However, in the 2008-09 season, he began to find some consistency and was rewarded with a place in the starting line-up. On the other side of the pitch, West Bromwich Albion's Jonathan Greening looks on in disappointment. The experienced midfielder had put his team ahead in the first half, but they were unable to hold on to their lead. Greening, who had spent the majority of his career in the Premier League with West Brom and Reading, was unable to prevent his team from slipping to a defeat. The atmosphere in the stadium was electric as Arsenal sealed their victory, with the away supporters in fine voice. The result moved Arsenal up to fourth place in the table, just two points behind Chelsea and three behind Manchester City. With five games remaining, the race for the Champions League places was heating up, and Arsenal knew they had a crucial role to play. This photograph captures the intensity and excitement of a Premier League match, with Diaby's goal and the reaction of both players and fans encapsulating the drama and unpredictability of the beautiful game.
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