Arsenal 4-2 Wigan Athletic
Date: 07-05-2006 22:20
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The side chosen by Wenger showed three changes from the one that had beaten Manchester City on Thursday. Cesc Fabregas, Alexander Hleb and Pires came in for Alex Song, Freddie Ljungberg and Robin van Persie.
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However the respite would be short. In the eighth minute, Fabregas returned a cleared corner back into the area, Sol Campbell nodded down and Pires scored from close range at the second attempt. Highbury exploded in emotion.
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Arsenal might have made the points secure in the 63rd minute Pollitt pulled off a fine save after Pires had set up Fabregas for a close range header.
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