Arsenal's Top 7 Matches of the Decade: Triumphs and Heartbreaks



Arsenal's Top 7 Matches of the Decade: Triumphs and Heartbreaks

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Over the past decade, Arsenal Football Club has experienced a series of matches that have not only defined their journey but also significantly influenced online sports betting trends.

These encounters, marked by unexpected outcomes and dramatic moments, have kept fans and bettors on edge, highlighting the unpredictable nature of football.

1. Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea (FA Cup Final, 2017)

May 27, 2017, saw Arsenal face off against Chelsea in a highly anticipated FA Cup final. The team entered the match with key players sidelined, yet they defied expectations. Alexis Sánchez opened the scoring early, sparking debates over a potential handball in the build-up.

Chelsea's Diego Costa equalized in the second half, but Arsenal responded immediately. Aaron Ramsey headed in the winning goal just minutes later. This victory marked club’s record 13th FA Cup win and disrupted betting markets, with most predicting Chelsea's dominance.

The win also salvaged a turbulent season for the club, who had missed out on Champions League qualification.

2. Arsenal 4-2 Tottenham Hotspur (Premier League, 2018)

On December 2, 2018, the Emirates Stadium hosted a thrilling North London Derby. The Gunners took an early lead through a Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang penalty, but Tottenham hit back with two quick goals to lead 2-1 at halftime.

Unfazed, the team returned with renewed energy in the second half. Aubameyang equalized with a sensational strike, followed by goals from Alexandre Lacazette and Lucas Torreira. Club’s pressing and counterattacking style caught Spursoff guard.

The match epitomized the emotional rollercoaster that derby games often bring, with odds fluctuating throughout the 90 minutes.

3. Arsenal 2-0 Manchester City (FA Cup Semi-Final, 2020)

July 18, 2020, featured an FA Cup semi-final clash against Manchester City, one of the era's most dominant teams. Mikel Arteta, club’s manager and a former City assistant, employed a tactical masterstroke to neutralize Pep Guardiola’s side.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang opened the scoring with a deft finish in the first half. In the second half, a brilliant counterattack saw Aubameyang double the lead, securing the team’s place in the final.

4. Arsenal 3-0 Manchester United (Premier League, 2015)

October 4, 2015, brought one of football club’s most scintillating performances against rivals Manchester United. Within 20 minutes, the Gunners had scored three goals, leaving United stunned. Alexis Sánchez’s audacious backheel and Mesut Özil’s clinical strike were among the highlights.

Team’s high-tempo approach overwhelmed United's defense, and Sánchez added a third with a thunderous shot from distance.

5. Arsenal 2-1 Liverpool (Premier League, 2020)

On July 15, 2020, the football club hosted champions Liverpool, who had recently clinched the league title. Liverpool dominated early, with Sadio Mané giving them a deserved lead. However, defensive lapses from the Reds turned the tide.

Alexandre Lacazette capitalized on a Virgil van Dijk error to equalize, and Reiss Nelson scored the winner after a rare Alisson mistake.

6. Arsenal 1-2 Olympiacos (Europa League, 2020)

February 27, 2020, marked a bitter night for the team in the Europa League. Despite a 1-0 away win in the first leg, the Gunners fell to Olympiacos in dramatic fashion at the Emirates. Pape Abou Cissé’s goal leveled the aggregate score, forcing extra time.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s acrobatic strike seemed to have saved the team, but Youssef El-Arabi’s late winner eliminated the London side.

7. Arsenal 2-1 Leicester City (Premier League, 2016)

On February 14, 2016, the Gunners faced league leaders Leicester City in a crucial match. Jamie Vardy’s penalty gave Leicester the lead, but the club capitalized on Danny Simpson’s red card to stage a comeback.

Theo Walcott equalized in the 70th minute, and Danny Welbeck’s injury-time header secured a vital win.


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