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Robin van Persie (Arsenal) Gael Givet (Blackburn)
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Robin van Persie (Arsenal) Gael Givet (Blackburn)
Robin van Persie (Arsenal) Gael Givet (Blackburn). Arsenal 6:2 Blackburn Rovers. Barclays Premier League. Emirates Stadium, Arsenal Football Club, 4/10/09. Credit: Arsenal Football Club / Stuart MacFarlane
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In this electrifying image captured at Emirates Stadium on the 4th of October, 2009, Dutch international striker Robin van Persie of Arsenal Football Club celebrates a goal against Blackburn Rovers with a jubilant expression, as French defender Gael Givet of the opposing team looks on in disbelief. The Barclays Premier League fixture between the two teams had been a thrilling encounter, with Arsenal dominating the game and leaving Blackburn's defense in disarray. Van Persie, who had joined Arsenal the previous season from Feyenoord, had been in scintillating form, and his goal in this match was his fifth in just six league appearances. His predatory instincts were on full display as he pounced on a loose ball in the Blackburn penalty area, expertly controlling it with his chest before unleashing a powerful volley that left Rovers' goalkeeper Brad Friedel with no chance. Givet, a former Arsenal target who had joined Blackburn in the summer of 2008, could only watch in despair as his team's defense crumbled once again. The Frenchman had been a solid performer for the Lancashire club but was powerless to prevent Arsenal's relentless attack. The goal was a pivotal moment in the game, as Arsenal went on to score two more goals in quick succession, leaving Blackburn reeling. The final score of 6-2 was a fair reflection of the gulf in class between the two teams, with Arsenal's attacking prowess on full display. This image captures the intensity and excitement of a Premier League match, with Van Persie's elation and Givet's dejection encapsulating the highs and lows of professional football. It is a moment that will live long in the memory of Arsenal fans, and a reminder of the Dutchman's crucial role in the team's success during his time at the Emirates.
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