Robin van Persie

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Robin van Persie

Robin van Persie (Arsenal) is substituted for Emmanuel Adebayor as next Sub Cesc Fabregas looks on. Arsenal 3:0 Sparta Prague, UEFA Champions League, Third Qualifying Round, Second Leg, 29/8/2007, Emirates Stadium, London. Credit: Stuart MacFarlane / Arsenal Football Club

Arsenal FC are a professional football club based in Islington, London, England

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In this moment from the 2007-08 Arsenal season, Robin van Persie (#20) is being substituted off the pitch during the UEFA Champions League Third Qualifying Round, Second Leg match against Sparta Prague at Emirates Stadium in London. The Dutch international striker had an impressive debut season with the Gunners, scoring 13 goals in all competitions, but was replaced by Emmanuel Adebayor (#14) in this particular game. As Van Persie walks off the field, his teammate Cesc Fabregas (#4) looks on with a concerned expression. Fabregas, the team's creative midfielder and captain, had already scored a brace in the first half to put Arsenal in a commanding 3-0 lead. With Van Persie's departure, the pressure was on the young Spaniard to continue leading the attack and secure a place in the next round of the competition. Despite the change in personnel, Arsenal went on to dominate the game, with Adebayor scoring a late goal to seal a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Sparta Prague. The win put Arsenal in a strong position to progress to the group stages of the Champions League, and marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the careers of both Fabregas and Adebayor. This photograph captures a pivotal moment in Arsenal's journey towards European glory, with Van Persie's departure and Fabregas' leadership providing a glimpse into the team's resilience and adaptability. The image also serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of football, where even the most promising players can be substituted at a moment's notice, and the team must rely on the depth of their squad to overcome challenges and achieve success.

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