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Ashley Cole (Arsenal). Manchester City 1: 3 Arsenal
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Ashley Cole (Arsenal). Manchester City 1: 3 Arsenal
FA Premiership, City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, 4/5/06. Credit: Arsenal Football Club / Stuart MacFarlane
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In this electrifying moment captured at Manchester City's then-new stadium, the Etihad Campus, on the 4th of May in the 2005-06 FA Premiership season, Ashley Cole of Arsenal Football Club triumphantly lifts the ball aloft after securing a crucial 1-3 victory over Manchester City. The Gunners' win was a decisive blow in their quest for the league title, as they went on to claim the championship with three games remaining in the season. The atmosphere was electric as Arsenal, led by their charismatic captain, Thierry Henry, took to the field against their fierce rivals. The first half was a tense affair, with both teams creating opportunities but failing to find the back of the net. However, in the second half, Arsenal came out firing on all cylinders. In the 55th minute, Henry set up Robert Pires with a brilliant pass, and the French midfielder calmly finished to give Arsenal the lead. Manchester City pressed hard to equalize, but their efforts were in vain as Arsenal continued to dominate possession and create chances. In the 70th minute, Cole, who had been a rock at left-back all game, added a second goal with a powerful header from a corner kick. Manchester City pulled one back through Shaun Wright-Phillips, but any hopes of a comeback were dashed when Henry scored Arsenal's third goal in the 83rd minute. The crowd went wild as Cole lifted the ball above his head in celebration, knowing that this victory was a significant step towards securing the league title for Arsenal. This iconic photograph, taken by Stuart MacFarlane of Arsenal Football Club, captures the raw emotion and intensity of a pivotal moment in the history of one of the most storied rivalries in English football.
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