Thomas Vermaelen scores Arsenals 1st goal

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Thomas Vermaelen scores Arsenals 1st goal

Thomas Vermaelen scores Arsenals 1st goal. Arsenal 6:2 Blackburn Rovers. Barclays Premier League. Emirates Stadium, 4/10/09. Credit: Arsenal Football Club / David Price

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In this electrifying moment captured at Emirates Stadium on October 4, 2009, Thomas Vermaelen celebrates scoring Arsenal's first goal against Blackburn Rovers in the Barclays Premier League. The Belgian defender, in his second season with the Gunners, netted a crucial header during a thrilling 6-2 victory, marking a significant milestone in his Arsenal career. Vermaelen, then 25 years old, had only joined the North London club the previous summer from Ajax Amsterdam for a reported fee of £10 million. His powerful and commanding presence on the pitch quickly endeared him to the Arsenal faithful. In this game, he demonstrated his versatility by contributing not only with his defensive prowess but also with his goalscoring ability. Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger, known for his tactical acumen and development of young talent, was delighted with Vermaelen's progress. "Thomas has shown great potential since joining us," Wenger said after the match. "He is a complete defender and today he showed his attacking qualities as well." The goal came in the 32nd minute, following a corner kick taken by Cesc Fàbregas. Vermaelen rose above the Blackburn defenders to powerfully head the ball into the net, sending the Emirates crowd into raptures. This goal was a testament to Vermaelen's ability to make an impact at both ends of the pitch, and it set the tone for a successful season for both him and Arsenal. This photograph, taken by the esteemed Arsenal Football Club photographer David Price, captures the raw emotion and excitement of Vermaelen's goal, a moment that will forever be etched in the memories of Arsenal fans.

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