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Samir Nasri vs. Roger Johnson: Birmingham City Stuns Arsenal in Carling Cup Final
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Samir Nasri vs. Roger Johnson: Birmingham City Stuns Arsenal in Carling Cup Final
Samir Nasri (Arsenal) Roger Johnson (Birmingham). Arsenal 1:2 Birmingham City, Carling Cup Final, Wembley Stadium, London, 27/2/2011. Credit : Stuart MacFarlane / Arsenal Football Club
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great photo capturing the intensity and surprise of the Carling Cup Final between Arsenal and Birmingham City on February 27, 2011, at Wembley Stadium, London. In this image, we see Samir Nasri of Arsenal in a determined look as he faces off against Birmingham's Roger Johnson. The score was 1-2 in favor of Birmingham City, a shocking result for the Gunners and their fans. The 2010-2011 season had seen Arsenal in decent form, but Birmingham City, under the management of Alex McLeish, had defied expectations and made it to the final. The underdogs had already defeated Arsenal in the league earlier that season, and they were determined to do it again. Nasri, a French international midfielder, had joined Arsenal in the summer of 2008 and had become a key player for the team. He was known for his creativity, skill, and ability to score goals. Johnson, on the other hand, was a no-nonsense central defender for Birmingham City. He was a veteran of the English Championship and had earned a reputation for his toughness and leadership. The Carling Cup Final was a closely contested match, with both teams creating chances. However, it was Birmingham City who took the lead through a goal from Obafemi Martins in the first half. Arsenal equalized through a Nasri goal, but Birmingham regained the lead through a header from Nikola Zigic. Despite Arsenal's efforts to come back, they were unable to find an equalizer, and Birmingham City emerged as the surprise winners of the Carling Cup. This photo captures the moment of the match where the outcome was still uncertain, with Nasri trying to create something for Arsenal and Johnson determined to keep the ball out. The atmosphere at Wembley Stadium was electric, and the result was a reminder that in football, anything can happen.
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