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Robin van Persie (Arsenal) Antiono Valencia (Wigan)
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Robin van Persie (Arsenal) Antiono Valencia (Wigan)
Robin van Persie (Arsenal) Antiono Valencia (Wigan). Wigan Athletic 1:4 Arsenal. Barclays Premier League. JJB Stadium, Wigan, 11/4/09. Credit: Arsenal Football Club / Stuart MacFarlane
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In this electrifying image captured at JJB Stadium on April 11, 2009, Robin van Persie of Arsenal Football Club celebrates a goal against Wigan Athletic, with Antonio Valencia of Wigan looking on in disbelief. The Barclays Premier League encounter saw Arsenal dominating the match, with Van Persie leading the charge. Van Persie, then in his prime, was in sublime form that season, scoring 30 goals in all competitions for the Gunners. His brace in this game was a testament to his clinical finishing and ability to read the game. Valencia, on the other hand, was a tenacious winger for Wigan, known for his pace and work rate. The first half of the game ended goalless, but Arsenal came out all guns blazing in the second half. Van Persie broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute with a cool finish from close range, and just six minutes later, he added his second of the game with a stunning strike from outside the box. Theo Walcott and Cesc Fabregas also got on the scoresheet for Arsenal, with Walcott's goal being a result of a brilliant team move. Wigan's only response came from Hugo Rodallega, but it was not enough to prevent Arsenal from securing a comfortable 4-1 victory. This image encapsulates the intensity and excitement of a Premier League match, with Van Persie's jubilant celebration and Valencia's dejected expression telling the story of the game. The crowd at JJB Stadium can be seen in the background, adding to the atmosphere of the moment. This photograph is a reminder of a memorable day in Arsenal's history and the brilliance of Robin van Persie during his time at the club.
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