Birmingham City created club history by winning the Carling Cup against Arsenal, beating the Gunners 2-1 in dramatic fashion.
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| Van Persie takes a knock after equalising for Arsenal. |
It was Birmingham who took the lead in the 28th minute, Roger Johnson knocked the ball on from a corner to find Zigic who's superior height came to his advantage when he headed it home to make it 1-0. However Arsenal kept going and were dangerous on the attack. Jack Wilshere had a great effort which struck the crossbar, the ball found Arshavin who played it across to Robin Van Persie who struck it sweetly into the back of the net despite being under pressure from the defence.
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| Martin celebrates winner, followed by team mates. |
The second half began and it was a cracking contest between both sides, and it was one crack under intense pressure that decided the game. A ball into the box found Zigic who headed it on but there was no danger for Arsenal. Koscielny went to clear it but pulled out, the ball hitting goalkeeper Szczesny and rebounding to substitute Obafemi Martins who put it into an open goal to win the final in horrific style for Arsenal. There were 4 minutes of additional time but Arsenal couldn't find a late reply and rescue the cup. The full-time whistle blow signalling an eruption of celebration from the Birmingham City supporters.
Arsenal still without a major trophy in approximately 5 years, Arsene Wenger's men still in the FA Cup, Champions League and the Premier League title but the hunt goes on for silverware. A major opportunity to end that record not taken and a disappointing way to lose the match as well.
Full Time: Arsenal 1-2 Birmingham City
Premier League Results:-
West Ham United 3-1 Liverpool
Manchester City 1-1 Fulham
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