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Thierry Henry's Historic First Goal: Arsenal Crushes Charlton Athletic 4-0
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Thierry Henry's Historic First Goal: Arsenal Crushes Charlton Athletic 4-0
Arsenal 4:0 Charlton Athletic. FA Barclays Premiership. Arsenal Stadium, Highbury, London, 2/10/04. Credit: Arsenal Football Club / David Price
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In this iconic photograph, Thierry Henry is captured in the midst of celebrating his historic first goal for Arsenal Football Club against Charlton Athletic on February 10, 2004, at Highbury Stadium in London. The FA Barclays Premiership match ended in a resounding 4-0 victory for the Gunners, but it was Henry's goal that would go down in Arsenal folklore. Henry, who had joined Arsenal from Juventus in the summer of 2003, had yet to score for his new team. The pressure was mounting, but the French international striker was determined to make an impact. In the 27th minute of the game, Henry received a pass from Robert Pires on the edge of the Charlton penalty area. With a quick turn and a deft touch, he created space for himself and unleashed a powerful shot that flew past Charlton goalkeeper Dean Kiely and into the back of the net. The crowd erupted in cheers as Henry ran towards the Arsenal fans, punching the air in celebration. It was the start of a remarkable run of form for Henry, who would go on to score 226 goals in all competitions for Arsenal, making him the club's all-time leading goalscorer. This photograph captures the raw emotion and excitement of that moment, with Henry's jubilant celebration encapsulating the passion and pride of Arsenal Football Club and its fans. It is a reminder of the magic that Thierry Henry brought to the team during his time at Highbury and beyond.
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