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Mathieu Flamini (Arsenal) Jon Obi Mikel (Chelsea)
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Mathieu Flamini (Arsenal) Jon Obi Mikel (Chelsea)
Mathieu Flamini (Arsenal) Jon Obi Mikel (Chelsea). Arsenal 1:0 Chelsea. Barclays Premier League. Emirates Stadium, 16/12/07. Credit: Arsenal Football Club / Stuart MacFarlane
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This iconic photograph captures the intense rivalry between two midfield titans, Mathieu Flamini of Arsenal and Jon Obi Mikel of Chelsea, during a hard-fought Barclays Premier League match at Emirates Stadium on December 16,2007. With the score at 1-0 in favor of the Gunners, both players are fully focused on the task at hand, each determined to gain the upper hand in the midfield battle. Flamini, a French international, had only joined Arsenal that summer from Milan, while Mikel, a Nigerian international, had been a key player for Chelsea since his arrival from Lyn Oslo in 2006. The two midfielders were known for their tenacity, energy, and tactical intelligence, making them pivotal figures in their respective teams' success. The atmosphere at Emirates Stadium was electric, with the home crowd urging their team on to victory against their bitter rivals. The tension between the two sides was palpable, and every challenge, every pass, and every tackle was met with fierce determination and intensity. Despite the close attention of Mikel and the Chelsea defense, Arsenal's solitary goal, scored by Emmanuel Adebayor, proved to be enough to secure all three points for the Gunners. The victory moved Arsenal up to second place in the league table, while Chelsea remained in third. This photograph serves as a reminder of the fierce competition and intense battles that have defined the Arsenal-Chelsea rivalry over the years. The image of Flamini and Mikel locked in combat encapsulates the passion, skill, and determination that has made this fixture one of the most eagerly anticipated and hotly contested in the Premier League.
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