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Robin van Persie (Arsenal). Charlton Athletic 1: 3 Arsenal
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Robin van Persie (Arsenal). Charlton Athletic 1: 3 Arsenal
FA Barclays Premiership. The Valley, Charlton, London, 1/1/05. Credit: Arsenal Football Club / Stuart MacFarlane
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In this electrifying moment captured at The Valley in Charlton, London on January 1,2005, Robin van Persie of Arsenal Football Club celebrates after scoring the third goal in a thrilling FA Barclays Premiership match against Charlton Athletic. The Dutch international striker, then in his third season with the Gunners, netted the decisive goal in a hard-fought 3:1 victory that kept Arsenal at the top of the league table. Van Persie's goal came in the 67th minute, following a brilliant team effort that began with a pass from Robert Pires in midfield. The ball was then worked to Freddie Ljungberg on the right wing, who sent in a pinpoint cross for the onrushing Van Persie to head home past Charlton goalkeeper Dean Kiely. The Arsenal fans in attendance went wild as their team took a commanding lead, and Van Persie reveled in the moment, pumping his fists in the air and letting out a triumphant roar. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, watching from the sideline, could only nod approvingly at the clinical finish from his star striker. The victory was a crucial one for Arsenal, who went on to win the FA Barclays Premiership title that season, their third in four years. Van Persie's goal was a pivotal moment in the campaign, and one that would go down in Arsenal folklore as a classic moment of individual brilliance from a player at the peak of his powers. This photograph, captured by Arsenal Football Club's official photographer Stuart MacFarlane, is a testament to the excitement and passion of the beautiful game, and a reminder of the thrilling moments that can only be experienced at a live football match.
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