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Martin Keown (Arsenal) celebrates after the match. Arsenal 1: 0 Southampton
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Martin Keown (Arsenal) celebrates after the match. Arsenal 1: 0 Southampton
The FA Cup Final, The Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, 17/5/03. Credit: Arsenal Football Club / David Price
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In this electrifying moment captured at The Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales on May 17,2003, Martin Keown of Arsenal Football Club triumphantly raises the FA Cup aloft, basking in the jubilation of a hard-fought victory over Southampton. The FA Cup Final, a cherished tradition in English football, had reached its thrilling climax, with Arsenal securing their place in history as the champions. The previous season had seen Arsenal and Southampton lock horns in multiple encounters, with the Gunners emerging victorious in their Premier League meeting at The Dell, Southampton's then home ground, by a narrow 1-0 margin. However, the FA Cup Final presented an entirely new challenge, with both teams determined to etch their names into the annals of football history. The match was a tense, back-and-forth affair, with both sides demonstrating their mettle and resolve. Arsenal, led by the indomitable spirit of their captain Tony Adams and the tactical acumen of manager Arsène Wenger, managed to break the deadlock in the second half through a goal from Robert Pires. The crowd erupted in a cacophony of cheers as the ball found the back of the net, and Arsenal held on to their lead, securing their place in the FA Cup Final. As the final whistle blew, the Arsenal players, staff, and supporters erupted in a frenzy of celebration. Martin Keown, a stalwart of the Arsenal defense, was the first to lift the FA Cup, his face a picture of pure elation. The image of Keown, arms outstretched and the FA Cup held aloft, has become an iconic symbol of Arsenal's triumph in the 2002-03 season. This moment encapsulates the passion, determination, and unyielding spirit that defines football and the FA Cup Final.
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