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Mathieu Flamini shoots past Olof Mellberg to score the 1st Arsenal goal
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Mathieu Flamini shoots past Olof Mellberg to score the 1st Arsenal goal
Mathieu Flamini shoots past Olof Mellberg to score the 1st Arsenal goal. Aston Villa 1:2 Arsenal, Barclays Premiership, Villa Park, Birmingham, 1/12/2007. Credit: Stuart MacFarlane / Arsenal Football Club
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In this electrifying moment captured at Villa Park on the chilly winter afternoon of January 12,2008, Mathieu Flamini of Arsenal Football Club scores the opening goal against Aston Villa in the Barclays Premiership match. The French midfielder brilliantly maneuvers past Swedish defender Olof Mellberg, leaving him in his wake, before unleashing a powerful shot into the back of the net. The goal came in the 31st minute of the game, marking a pivotal moment in the match as Arsenal sought to secure three points against their tenacious opponents. The atmosphere at Villa Park was electric, with both sets of fans creating a cacophony of noise that echoed around the stadium. The Arsenal faithful erupted into cheers as Flamini's shot found the back of the net, their team taking a crucial step towards victory. The goal was a testament to Flamini's determination, skill, and athleticism, as well as Arsenal's relentless attacking play. This goal was a significant one for Flamini, who had only joined Arsenal the previous summer from rivals Chelsea. It marked his first goal for the club and served as a reminder of his potential and value to the team. The victory against Aston Villa was an important one for Arsenal, keeping them in the hunt for a top-four finish in the league and maintaining their momentum in the season. This photograph, taken by Stuart MacFarlane of Arsenal Football Club, captures the essence of the moment - the intensity, the drama, and the sheer joy of scoring a goal for your team. It is a moment that will live long in the memory of Arsenal fans and a reminder of the thrilling football that the team produced during the 2007-08 season.
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