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Robin van Persie scores Arsenals 1st goal under pressure from Alan Stubbs
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Robin van Persie scores Arsenals 1st goal under pressure from Alan Stubbs
Arsenal 3:1 Sunderland. FA Premier League. arsenal Stadium, Highbury, London, 5/11/05. Credit: Arsenal Football Club / Stuart MacFarlane
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In this electrifying moment captured at Arsenal Football Club's iconic Highbury Stadium on November 5,2005, Dutch international striker Robin van Persie scores the first goal under intense pressure from Sunderland's defender Alan Stubbs during an FA Premier League match. With Arsenal trailing 0-1, the tension was palpable as the home crowd urgently called for their team to step up their game. Van Persie, who had only joined Arsenal from Feyenoord the previous summer, was determined to make an impact. As the ball was played into him just outside the penalty area, he took a few touches to settle before unleashing a powerful, accurate shot that left Sunderland goalkeeper Thomas Myhre with no chance. The net bulged, and the relief and excitement among the Arsenal players, coaching staff, and fans was evident. The goal marked a turning point in the game, as Arsenal went on to secure a 3-1 victory. Van Persie's performance that day showcased his immense talent and potential, which would later see him become a fan favorite and crucial figure in Arsenal's successes in the following years. This thrilling photograph, taken by Arsenal Football Club's official photographer Stuart MacFarlane, encapsulates the intensity, passion, and drama of a pivotal moment in the team's history.
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