5 best Arsenal free-kick goals of the Emirates era

  • Declan Rice netted two stunners against Madrid
  • Ended a near four-year drought
  • Some crackers have been scored since 2006
Rice scored two stunning free kicks against Madrid
Rice scored two stunning free kicks against Madrid | Marc Atkins/GettyImages
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1. Santi Cazorla vs Hull City (May 2014)

Santi Cazorla
Cazorla was Arsenal's saviour at Wembley | Paul Gilham/GettyImages

Taking on Hull City in the 2014 FA Cup final, Arsenal were faced with a great chance to win their first trophy since their infamous penalty shootout win over Manchester United in the same competition nine years earlier.

The Gunners faced an early stumbling block however as the Tigers took a two goal lead inside the opening eight minutes to shock half the Wembley crowd. That advantage wouldn't stay for long though as Santi Cazorla stepped up and produced a moment of magic to bring his side back into the game.

The 'little magician' stood over a free kick 27 yards from goal and fired a brilliant effort into the far corner. Allan McGregor got the faintest of touches on the ball but could do nothing to keep it out the net.

Cazorla's piece of magic put Arsenal on their way to make a dramatic comeback and lift the trophy with a 3-2 win after extra time. Us fans were so pleased to finally see our team win silverware after a lengthy drought and the Spaniard was the man who helped that happen. Given the context and the way it was scored, there is no arguing that this is Arsenal's greatest free kick goal of the Emirates era.


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