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Arsenal: 20 Greatest Goals Of Last 20 Years

By Jabari LeGendre

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7. Nwankwo Kanu vs. Chelsea October 23, 1999

Skill: 4- On October 23, 1999 Nwankwo Kanu iced Chelsea with one of the most historic hat tricks at Stamford Bridge. All three goals showed a different aspect of the lanky Nigerian’s game, but it was his third and final goal that stole the show. After closing down a Chelsea defender, Kanu swash-buckles into the penalty area . With a fake on the keeper the striker gets an opportunity to fire on goal. His shot swerves in at a nearly impossible angle. Just incredible

Opponent: 5- A win against Chelsea is always massive. A hat trick at Stamford Bridge is a dream come true. Every Gooner should know and love this goal.

Significance: 3- Arsenal failed to win the league in 1999 and finished well behind Manchester United in second place. But the three points in this victory helped to put an eight point gap between the two clubs. Arsenal finished second that year while Chelsea dropped down to fifth.

Next: 6. Sylvain Wiltord

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