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Thierry Henry (Arsenal) Marcel Desailly (Chelsea). Arsenal 2: 0 Chelsea
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Thierry Henry (Arsenal) Marcel Desailly (Chelsea). Arsenal 2: 0 Chelsea
The AXA FA Cup Final, The Millenium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, 4/5/2002. Credit: Stuart MacFarlane / Arsenal Football Club
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In this iconic photograph from the FA Cup Final at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales on May 4,2002, Thierry Henry of Arsenal and Marcel Desailly of Chelsea stand face to face in a tense moment during the second half of the match. The AXA FA Cup Final, as it was known, pitted two of the most successful and storied clubs in English football against each other, with Arsenal seeking to defend their title and Chelsea aiming to claim their first major trophy under their new manager, Claudio Ranieri. The first half had ended goalless, but in the second, Arsenal's French superstar Thierry Henry broke the deadlock with a brilliant individual goal, weaving his way through the Chelsea defense and finishing coolly past the goalkeeper. Henry's strike was a harbinger of things to come, as Arsenal went on to add a second goal through Robert Pires, securing their victory and a place in the history books. Despite the one-sided scoreline, the game was far from over, and Chelsea pressed hard for an equalizer. Desailly, a veteran defender and a key figure in the Chelsea team, led the charge, marshalling the defense and organizing counter-attacks. In this moment, as the two players lock eyes, the intensity of the battle between them is palpable. The photograph captures the raw emotion and passion of the FA Cup Final, with Henry and Desailly embodying the determination and skill that defined the clash between these two great teams. The image is a testament to the enduring rivalry between Arsenal and Chelsea, and a reminder of the thrilling football that has long captivated fans in England and around the world.
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