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FA Premiership Showdown: Arsenal vs Leicester City at Highbury, 2004
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FA Premiership Showdown: Arsenal vs Leicester City at Highbury, 2004
Arsenal Stadium, Highbury, London, 15/5/04. Credit: Arsenal Football Club / Stuart MacFarlane
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This iconic photo captures the intensity and excitement of the FA Premiership Showdown between Arsenal and Leicester City at Highbury Stadium on May 15, 2004. The image, taken by renowned sports photographer Stuart MacFarlane, perfectly encapsulates the tension and drama of the final match of the 2003-2004 season. With both teams vying for a place in the Champions League, the stakes were high as Arsenal, led by Thierry Henry and Robert Pires, faced off against Leicester City and their star player, Alan Smith. The atmosphere inside Highbury was electric, with the stands packed with passionate fans eagerly anticipating the outcome. The game began with both teams displaying their attacking prowess, creating numerous chances and keeping goalkeepers Jens Lehmann and Kasey Keller on their toes. However, it was Arsenal who struck first, with Henry scoring a stunning goal in the 27th minute. Leicester City fought back bravely, with Smith equalizing just before halftime. The second half saw Arsenal regain the lead through a Pires penalty, but Leicester City refused to give up. The final whistle blew with Arsenal emerging victorious, securing their place in the Champions League and denying Leicester City a spot. This photo serves as a reminder of the thrilling football that was played in the FA Premiership during the 2003-2004 season and the intense rivalries that existed between teams like Arsenal and Leicester City.
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