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Arsenal and the final day: 5 of the best matches in club history

By Kenneth Daly

ARSENAL V LEICESTER 15/5/2004 ARSENAL GET THE CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY WENGAR. (Photo by David Ashdown/Getty Images)
ARSENAL V LEICESTER 15/5/2004 ARSENAL GET THE CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY WENGAR. (Photo by David Ashdown/Getty Images) /
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Laurent Koscielny secured Arsenal a top-four berth in 2012/13. (Photo credit should read Ian MacNicol/AFP via Getty Images)
Laurent Koscielny secured Arsenal a top-four berth in 2012/13. (Photo credit should read Ian MacNicol/AFP via Getty Images) /

5. Newcastle 0-1 Arsenal (2012/13)

From title talk to a Champions League contest, and another ‘1 nil to the Arsenal’ that came at Tottenham’s expense.

Many thought the 2-1 NLD defeat in March would disrupt the Gunners’ momentum and hand the initiative to Sp*rs for a top-four finish. But instead, Wenger’s side embarked on a 10-game unbeaten domestic run and collected 26 points along the way – three of which came courtesy of Laurent Koscielny on Tyneside.

His acrobatic effort just after the break put Arsenal ahead at St. James’ Park and resulted in a tense finish as Newcastle searched for parity late on, while Gareth Bale’s wonder strike against Sunderland meant the Frenchman’s goal was critical in securing our 16th consecutive Champions League qualification.

Not quite a championship decider, but anything that annoys our neighbours is always welcome.