The out of favour Frenchman came in from the cold to score twice against Tottenham at White Hart Lane and ensure he will be remembered as a hero by Arsenal supportersLong after the final whistle had blown on a chilly night,the Arsenal supporters located in one corner of Tottenhams south stand could be heard singing loudly and lustily. Some went overboard, getting into scuffles with stewards and ripping up hoardings, or but many caused no harm and were simply delighted to possess got one over the enemy. In the process,they also saw the birth of a modern club hero.
Well, modern-ish, and given the man who ultimately decided this north London derby is a 31-year-ragged midfielder who up until Wednesday night appeared to possess well and truly run out of steam in his second spell at Arsenal.
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Source: theguardian.com