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Abou Diaby (Arsenal) Frederic Piquionne (Portsmouth)
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Abou Diaby (Arsenal) Frederic Piquionne (Portsmouth)
Abou Diaby (Arsenal) Frederic Piquionne (Portsmouth). Arsenal 4:1 Portsmouth, Barclays Premier League, Emirates Stadium, Arsenal Football Club, London, 22/8/2009. Credit: Stuart MacFarlane / Arsenal Football Club
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In this electrifying image captured at Emirates Stadium on August 22, 2009, Abou Diaby of Arsenal Football Club triumphantly lifts the ball above his head in celebration, following a goal scored against Portsmouth during a thrilling Barclays Premier League match. Diaby's teammate and Arsenal striker Eduardo, who provided the assist, looks on approvingly from the background, while Frederic Piquionne of Portsmouth can be seen dejectedly watching the scene unfold. The goal, which came in the 33rd minute, put Arsenal in a commanding 3-0 lead over their opponents. Diaby's powerful strike from just outside the box found the back of the net after a cleverly worked set-piece routine, leaving Portsmouth's defense in disarray. Diaby, a French midfielder, had only joined Arsenal in the summer of 2006, but was already making a name for himself as a key player in the Arsenal midfield. His goal against Portsmouth was his third in the Premier League that season, and his impressive performances earned him a regular place in the Arsenal starting line-up. Piquionne, a French striker, had joined Portsmouth in the same transfer window as Diaby, but his tenure at the club would be a short one. He made only 13 appearances for Portsmouth before being sold to West Ham United in January 2010. This image captures the intensity and excitement of a Premier League match, with Diaby's jubilant celebration contrasting with Piquionne's crestfallen expression. It is a moment that encapsulates the highs and lows of professional football, and serves as a reminder of the thrilling encounters that have defined the Barclays Premier League over the years.
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