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Chelsea v Arsenal, December 2006: The Brilliant Strike of Michael Essien

Reflecting on Chelsea v Arsenal’s match this past Sunday at Stamford Bridge, I was immediately reminded of one of the most amazing goals I have ever seen.

The date was December 10, 2006.  Chelsea desperately need points as they hosted Arsenal in order to keep pace with a runaway Manchester United at the top of the table.  However, in the 78th minute, the Gunners would be the first to put one on the scoresheet as Alexander Hleb’s swift passing found Mathieu Flamini who shot past Hilario into the bottom corner.

Wenger’s side looked to notch their first win against the Blues in over two years.  But then, with just five minutes before added time, one of the most formidable and dangerous midfielders in the Premier League would shake the very foundations of his home ground with a truly incredible strike…

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