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Captains : Robin van Persie (Arsenal), Stephen Carr (Birmingham) line up with officials before the match. Arsenal 1: 2 Birmingham City, Carling Cup Final, Wembley Stadium, London, 27 / 2 / 2011. Credit : Stuart MacFarlane / Arsenal
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Captains : Robin van Persie (Arsenal), Stephen Carr (Birmingham) line up with officials before the match. Arsenal 1: 2 Birmingham City, Carling Cup Final, Wembley Stadium, London, 27 / 2 / 2011. Credit : Stuart MacFarlane / Arsenal
Captains : Robin van Persie (Arsenal), Stephen Carr (Birmingham) line up with officials before the match. Arsenal 1:2 Birmingham City, Carling Cup Final, Wembley Stadium, London, 27/2/2011. Credit : Stuart MacFarlane / Arsenal Football Club
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Great photo capturing the pre-match tension and camaraderie between Robin van Persie of Arsenal and Stephen Carr of Birmingham City, as they line up with match officials before the Carling Cup Final at Wembley Stadium on February 27,2011. With Arsenal wearing their iconic red and white stripes and Birmingham in their blue shirts, the stage was set for an exciting and closely contested match. Van Persie, Arsenal's Dutch striker, had already scored 17 goals in all competitions that season, making him a formidable threat to Birmingham's defense. Carr, Birmingham's experienced full-back, was determined to keep him at bay and help his team secure an upset victory. The Carling Cup Final was a highly anticipated clash between two teams with a rich history in English football. Arsenal, one of the most successful clubs in the Premier League, were looking to add another trophy to their collection, while Birmingham, under the management of Alex McLeish, were aiming to cause an upset and claim their first major trophy since 1963. The atmosphere at Wembley Stadium was electric as the two teams took to the pitch, with thousands of fans cheering and chanting for their respective sides. The tension was palpable as the captains exchanged pleasantries with the officials, knowing that the next 90 minutes would determine the outcome of this thrilling Carling Cup Final. This photo is a snapshot of the moments before the action began, a reminder of the excitement and anticipation that comes with a big football match. It's a testament to the passion and dedication of the players, and the unique atmosphere that surrounds a live football match. Credit: Stuart MacFarlane / Arsenal Football Club. (Previous season matches, matches 2010-11, Arsenal v Birmingham City Carling Cup Final)
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