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Alex Hleb (Arsenal). Aston Villa 0: 0 Arsenal. FA Premiership
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Alex Hleb (Arsenal). Aston Villa 0: 0 Arsenal. FA Premiership
Villa Park, Aston, Birmingham, 31/12/05. Credit: Arsenal Football Club / Stuart MacFarlane
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great photograph capturing the intensity and determination of Alex Hleb during a hard-fought 0-0 draw between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Villa Park on December 31,2005, in the FA Premiership season. The snow-covered pitch adds to the wintery atmosphere, as Hleb focuses intently on the ball, shielding it from an approaching Villa defender. The expression on his face shows his concentration and commitment to maintaining Arsenal's possession and creating scoring opportunities. Hleb, a Belarusian international, had joined Arsenal in the summer of 2005 from FC BATE Borisov for a fee of £14 million. He quickly became a fan favorite with his skillful play and ability to create chances for his teammates. In this match, he was a key player in Arsenal's midfield, helping to control the tempo of the game and keep possession. Despite the goalless result, this was an important point for Arsenal in their title challenge. They remained in second place, just two points behind Chelsea, who had won earlier in the day. The draw also extended Villa's winless run against Arsenal to 11 games, a streak that would continue until 2010. The photograph is a reminder of a pivotal moment in Arsenal's 2005-06 season, a campaign that saw them finish runners-up in the league and reach the FA Cup Final. It also highlights Hleb's impact on the team during his time at the Emirates Stadium, where he made 83 appearances and scored 12 goals before moving to Barcelona in 2008.
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