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Emmanuel Adebayor (Arsenal) Mikael Silvestre (Man Utd)
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Emmanuel Adebayor (Arsenal) Mikael Silvestre (Man Utd)
Arsenal 0:2 Manchester United. FA Premiership. Old Trafford, Manchester, 9/4/06. Credit: Arsenal Football Club / Stuart MacFarlane
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Great photo capturing a pivotal moment in the 2005-06 FA Premiership season between Arsenal and Manchester United at Old Trafford. In this image, we see Emmanuel Adebayor of Arsenal in action against Mikael Silvestre of Manchester United. The date was April 9,2006, and Manchester United emerged victorious with a 2-0 win. Adebayor, a Togolese international, had joined Arsenal in the summer of 2006 from Monaco, and this was his first season with the Gunners. He was known for his pace, power, and ability to score goals. In this game, he was determined to make an impact against Manchester United, who were then led by the formidable duo of Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney. Silvestre, a French defender, had spent six years at Manchester United, having joined the club in 2001. He was a versatile player who could play in both defense and midfield and was known for his tackling ability and positional sense. In this game, he was tasked with containing Arsenal's attacking threats, including Adebayor. The photo shows Adebayor in the act of shooting, with Silvestre closing in on him. The expression on Adebayor's face shows his determination to score, while Silvestre's focus is on making the tackle. The background is filled with the sea of red and white shirts of the Manchester United supporters, adding to the intensity of the moment. This photo is a reminder of the fierce rivalry between Arsenal and Manchester United during the early 2000s and the individual battles between players like Adebayor and Silvestre that shaped the outcome of these encounters. It is a testament to the passion and skill that characterized the FA Premiership during that era.
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