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#9 Newcastle United 4-4 Arsenal (2010-11)
Coming into their game against Newcastle United in February 2011, Arsenal were in contention for the Premier League as they seemed to be catching up on the Sir Alex Ferguson led Manchester United. True to their form, the Gunners took the lead very early in the game as Theo Walcott scored within 44 seconds and they looked set to take 3 points away from the St. James Park when further goals from Johan Djourou and Robin van Persie (2) saw them take a comfortable 4-0 lead at the half time.
However, time and again we have been taught that the game of football can turn in a matter of minutes and that was the case in this match as well. Abou Diaby saw red early in the 2nd half and it sparked a revival of unmatched proportions.
Joey Barton scored from the penalty spot on either side of a Leon Best goal to bring Newcastle United within touching distance of a massive come back but the work was not done as they still needed a goal with time running out.
With 3 minutes left for the regular time to get over, an Arsenal clearance fell in the way of an onrushing Cheick Tiote. And the late Ivorian did not disappoint as he gave the footballing world a strike to remember, scoring with a thunderous volley.
While it was the only goal he scored during his time in England, the Ivorian’s strike still brings wide smiles on the faces of millions of Newcastle United fans to this day.
