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Robin van Persie (Arsenal) Jermaine Jenas and Michael Dawson (Tottenham)
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Robin van Persie (Arsenal) Jermaine Jenas and Michael Dawson (Tottenham)
Robin van Persie (Arsenal) Jermaine Jenas and Michael Dawson (Tottenham). Arsenal 1:1 Tottenham Hotspur. Carling Cup 1/2 Final 1st Leg. Emirates Stadium, 9/1/08. Credit: Arsenal Football Club / Stuart MacFarlane
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In this photograph, the intensity and rivalry between two North London football clubs, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, are palpable. The image, taken during the Carling Cup 1/2 Final 1st Leg at Emirates Stadium on January 9,2008, features Arsenal's Robin van Persie locked in a fierce battle with Tottenham's Jermaine Jenas and Michael Dawson. Van Persie, then a rising star for the Gunners, is seen here in the heat of the moment, focused intently on the ball as he prepares to take a shot. His determination is evident in the set of his jaw and the intensity in his eyes. Jenas and Dawson, both Tottenham players, are equally focused, guarding their goal and attempting to thwart Arsenal's attack. The Carling Cup, now known as the EFL Cup, is one of the oldest and most prestigious domestic cup competitions in English football. The first leg of the 2007-08 Carling Cup semifinal between Arsenal and Tottenham ended in a 1-1 draw, setting the stage for an exciting second leg at White Hart Lane. This photograph encapsulates the passion and competitiveness that defines the North London Derby, a fixture that has long been a source of pride and rivalry for both clubs and their fans. The photograph, taken by Stuart MacFarlane for Arsenal Football Club, is a testament to the rich history and tradition of English football and the enduring rivalry between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. It is a moment frozen in time, a snapshot of the intense and passionate competition that has come to define this iconic North London derby.
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