Cesc FabregasArsenal stormed into the Quarter-Finals of the Champions League after a magnificent victory at Milan on Tuesday evening. It was a huge night for Arsène Wenger’s side. They were up against not only the holders but Europe’s most successful side in recent years and, at home, their bright campaign had been stuttering of late. But they responded with a performance of determination, poise and patience. It was capped five minutes from time by a goal from. Along with Mathieu Flamini, the Spaniard had dominated the famous names in the Milan midfield. Perhaps it was a new-found respect that meant they afford him a little too much space to let fly from fully 30 yards.

As the ball bounced into the net, the Arsenal fans erupted. Fabregas slid on his knees towards the dug-out then ran off kissing the badge on this shirt.

Adebayor slotted home another in the final minute seal a win that felt every bit as good as the 5-1 on this ground against Inter in 2003… or the 1-0 win at Real Madrid… or the 1-0 win at Juventus in 1980.

It was Milan’s first defeat at home by English opposition and perhaps Arsenal’s greatest away win in European competition. And it was utterly, utterly deserved.

Go Gunners!! emoticon

Source: arsenal.com (Richard Clarke)
Picture taken from www.zedge.net

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