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Arsenal's Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas points to a teammate after scoring the third goal against AZ Alkmaar during the Champions League Group H football match at The Emirates Stadium in London on November 4, 2009. Arsenal won the game 4-1.

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  1. AZ Alkmaar players react after scoring the equalizer against Arsenal in extra time during their group H Champions League soccer match in Alkmaar, Netherlands, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
  2. AZ Alkmaar goalkeeper Sergio Romero stops a shot on goal during their group H Champions League soccer match against Arsenal in Alkmaar, Netherlands, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009.
  3. Arsenal's Robin van Persie, center, passes AZ Alkmaar's Brett Holman, right, and Moussa Dembele, left, during their group H Champions League soccer match in Alkmaar, Netherlands, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009.
  4. Arsenal's goalkeeper Vito Mannone reacts as AZ Alkmaar players react after David Mendes da Silva's goal during their Champions League Group H soccer match between in Alkmaar, Netherlands, Tuesday Oct. 20, 2009.
  5. AZ Alkmaar's Graziano Pelle, center, talks with referee Martin Hansson, left, during their Champions League Group H soccer match against Arsenal in Alkmaar, Netherlands, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009.
  6. AZ Alkmaar's Kew Jaliens, center, and Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas, left, vie for the ball during their Champions League Group H soccer match in Alkmaar, Netherlands, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009.
  7. Liverpool's Rafael Benitez gestures during their English Premier League soccer match against Arsenal in Liverpool, northern England December 13, 2009.
  8. Referee Howard Webb gestures during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Arsenal in Liverpool, northern England December 13, 2009.
  9. Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger gestures during their English Premier League soccer match against Liverpool in Liverpool, northern England December 13, 2009.
  10. Arsenal referee Howard Webb gestures during their English Premier League soccer match against Liverpool in Liverpool, northern England December 13, 2009.
  11. LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 13: William Gallas of Arsenal tangles with Steven Gerrard of Liverpool in the penalty area during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on December 13, 2009 in Liverpool, England.
  12. Liverpool's Fernando Torres reacts during their English Premier League soccer match against Arsenal in Liverpool, northern England December 13, 2009.
  13. Liverpool's Javier Mascherano, left, fights for the ball with Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas during their English Premier League soccer match at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England, Sunday Dec. 13, 2009. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.
  14. Liverpool's Lucas, right, fights for the ball with Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas during their English Premier League soccer match at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England, Sunday Dec. 13, 2009. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.
  15. Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas, left, vies for the ball with Stoke City's James Beattie during their English Premier League soccer match at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium in London Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.
  16. Arsenal's Andrei Arshavin ,right, celebrates with Cesc Fabregas, left, and Samir Nasri, centre, after scoring a goal against Stoke City during their English Premier League soccer match at Emirates Stadium in London, Saturday Dec. 5, 2009. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.

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