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Robin van Persie (Arsenal) Jihai Sun and Richard Dunne (Man City)
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Robin van Persie (Arsenal) Jihai Sun and Richard Dunne (Man City)
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 City of Manchester Stadium on the 4th of May, 2006, Robin van Persie of Arsenal Football Club celebrates after scoring a crucial goal against Manchester City's Jihai Sun and Richard Dunne. The FA Premiership match between these two rivals was a hotly contested affair, with both teams giving it their all on the pitch. Van Persie, then a rising star for Arsenal, had just netted his team's third goal of the game, putting Arsenal in a commanding 3-1 lead. The goal came after a brilliant team effort, with Van Persie finishing off a move that tore through Manchester City's defense. The Dutch international striker's goal was a significant one, as it helped secure Arsenal's place in the top four of the Premier League and a spot in the Champions League for the following season. Manchester City, on the other hand, were left to rue their missed opportunities and the defensive errors that cost them dearly. Jihai Sun and Richard Dunne, both experienced defenders, looked on in disbelief as Van Persie wheeled away in celebration. Sun, a Chinese international, had joined Manchester City just a year earlier, while Dunne was a stalwart of the City defense. Despite their best efforts, they were unable to prevent Van Persie from adding to Arsenal's tally. This photo captures the intensity and passion of a classic Manchester derby, with Van Persie's goal serving as a turning point in the match. The image is a testament to the skill, determination, and teamwork of Arsenal Football Club and the challenges they faced against their fierce rivals.
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