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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger with defender Lee Dixon after the match
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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger with defender Lee Dixon after the match
Arsenal 2:0 Chelsea. The AXA FA Cup Final, The Millenium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, 4/5/2002. Credit: Stuart MacFarlane / Arsenal Football Club
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In this poignant moment captured at The Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales on May 4,2002, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger shares a heartfelt embrace with his veteran defender Lee Dixon following their hard-fought 2:0 victory over Chelsea in the FA Cup Final. The previous season had seen Arsenal and Chelsea locked in a fierce battle for the Premier League title, with the Gunners ultimately emerging as champions. The FA Cup Final presented an opportunity for both teams to end the campaign on a high note, and Arsenal did just that, with goals from Robert Pires and Fredrik Ljungberg securing their double victory. For Wenger and Dixon, this triumphant moment marked the end of an era, as it was Dixon's last match for Arsenal before retiring from professional football. The image of Wenger and Dixon, bathed in the golden light of the stadium, encapsulates the deep bond between manager and player. Wenger's expression speaks volumes of his pride and admiration for Dixon, who had been a loyal servant to the club for over a decade. Dixon, on the other hand, looks content and fulfilled, having ended his career on a winning note with the team he loved. This photograph serves as a testament to the unwavering dedication, passion, and camaraderie that exists between a manager and his players, as well as the enduring legacy of Arsenal Football Club.
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