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Arsenal 1 Leeds 0: King Henry takes just 10 minutes to settle it with trademark strike
By SPORTSMAIL REPORTER
Last updated at 9:35 PM on 9th January 2012
Thierry Henry completed a fairytale return to Arsenal with the only goal of the game as the Gunners knocked Leeds out of the FA Cup.
The returning former captain took just 10 minutes as a second half substitute to stroke home an incisive pass into the area. It was the mirror image of so many of his record haul he'd scored prior to leaving in 2007.
Until Henry's arrival, the home side had huffed and puffed without creating very much of note, with Andrey Arshavin particularly wasteful.
More to follow....
Just like the old days: Thierry Henry scores the winner for Arsenal
MATCH FACTS
ARSENAL: Szczesny, Koscielny, Miquel, Squillaci, Coquelin, Arteta, Song, Ramsey, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Chamakh, Arshavin. Subs not used: Martinez, Park, Henry, Walcott, Benayoun, Miyaichi, Yennaris.
LEEDS: Lonergan, Thompson, Lees, O'Dea, White, Townsend, Pugh, Nunez, Clayton, Becchio, Vayrynen.Subs not used: Taylor, Bruce, Brown, Sam, Forssell, Parker, McCormack.
Referee: Mark Clattenburg (Tyne & Wear)
Vintage: The match-winner was a trademark finish from the Frenchman on his return
Staking a claim: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain showed the crowd the youngsters were worth watching too
Interested spectator: David Beckham was among the special guests in the crowd watching on
Try as they might: Arsenal's defence kept on top of Luciano Becchio for much of the game
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...#ixzz1j03VE7Od
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