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#3 David Seaman vs Sheffield United (Arsenal vs Sheffield United 2002/03)
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David Seaman was arguably the Gunners’ greatest ever goalkeeper, donning the gloves during one of the most successful periods in their history during the 90’s and early 2000’s. His performances with the English national team during Euro 96 saw him drafted into the team of the tournament and he won 3 league titles, 4 FA Cups, 4 Community Shields, a UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup and a League Cup with the north London side.
His greatest save probably came during the FA Cup semi-final encounter with Sheffield United in April 2003, with the keeper even admitting that he felt the same. Taking into consideration that Seaman was 39 at the time makes his save all the more incredible.
With only 6 minutes of the semi-final remaining and Arsenal holding a slender 1-0 lead, a Sheffield corner taken by Michael Tonge saw Paul Peschisolido seemingly have a simple tap-in a yard from goal. But Seaman, making his 1000th appearance in senior football, would instinctively snap out his right-arm, preventing the equalizer and preserving the Gunners’ lead.
Arsenal would of course, go on to beat Southampton in the finals to win the FA Cup and give Seaman a hero’s sendoff.
