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Abou Diaby (Arsenal). Arsenal 2: 1 Wigan Athletic
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Abou Diaby (Arsenal). Arsenal 2: 1 Wigan Athletic
Carling League Cup 1/2 Final, 2nd Leg. Wigan won on away goals. Arsenal Stadium, Highbury, London, 24/1/05. Credit: Arsenal Football Club / Stuart MacFarlane
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In this evocative image captured at Arsenal Football Club's historic Highbury Stadium on January 24,2005, Abou Diaby of the Arsenal team is seen in deep concentration as he prepares to take a corner kick during the Carling League Cup 1/2 Final, second leg match against Wigan Athletic. The tension in the air is palpable as the Gunners, who were leading 1-0 from the first leg, were facing an uphill battle to secure a place in the final against Manchester City. Diaby, a French midfielder, had only joined Arsenal the previous summer from AJ Auxerre for a fee of £10.2 million. He had shown glimpses of his immense talent in his debut season, but this crucial moment in the Carling League Cup semi-final presented an opportunity for him to make a significant impact on the team's fortunes. The atmosphere at Highbury was electric as the fans, sensing the importance of the occasion, roared their support for their team. The Arsenal players, led by their charismatic manager Arsène Wenger, were determined to secure a victory and progress to the final. Despite Diaby's best efforts, however, Wigan Athletic managed to score an away goal, which meant that the tie was level on aggregate. The disappointment was evident on Diaby's face as he walked away from the pitch, with the knowledge that Arsenal had missed out on a chance to reach the final of the Carling League Cup. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the highs and lows of football, and the unpredictability of the beautiful game. Despite the outcome of this particular match, Diaby went on to become a key player for Arsenal, making over 150 appearances for the club before his unfortunate injury problems forced him to retire prematurely in 2015.
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