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Tom Jenkins

Arsenal v Leeds United - in pictures

Arsenal v Leeds: Fans taking photos of the statue of Thierry Henry outside the Emirates
The last time Leeds United won at the Emirates was towards the end of the 2002/2003 season and a certain Thierry Henry was in Arsenal's starting line-up. Here he's on the subs bench after joining his former club on loan Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
Arsenal v Leeds: Banner welcoming Thierry Henry back to Arsenal
The Arsenal fans welcome him back Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
Arsenal v Leeds: FA Cup trophy at the Emirates before the Arsenal versus Leeds match
Leeds lifted the FA Cup in 1972 when they beat Arsenal in the final, though the Gunners have had the upper hand in the rest of their meetings in this competition, winning six ties to Leeds's 2 Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
Arsenal v Leeds: ESPN summarisers Robbie Savage and Martin Keown
ESPN summarisers Robbie Savage and Martin Keown, before the game. If the former Arsenal man looks a bit miffied this is the reason why Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
Arsenal v Leeds: Arsenal's Chamakh takes on Leeds' centre-half Darren O'Dea
Arsenal start strongly, with Marouane Chamakh producing some probing runs and Leeds centre-half Darren O'Dea has his hands full containing him Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
Arsenal v Leeds: Darren O'Dea tackles Aaron Ramsey
Here O'Dea has better luck stopping Aaron Ramsey Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
Arsenal v Leeds Utd: Topless Leeds fans
It is rather mild for this time of year but it's not that warm! Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
Arsenal v Leeds: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain beats White
Oxlade-Chamberlain is also making good inroads down the right but unfortunately the Gunners haven't been able to convert their dominance into clear cut chances and the first half ends goal-less Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
Arsenal v Leeds Utd: Chamakh keeps his eye on the ball
Chamakh keeps his eye on the ball as Arsenal continue to push forward in the second half Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
Arsenal v Leeds Utd: Koscielny and Becchio battle for the ball
Laurent Koscielny holds up Leeds' lone striker Luciano Becchio, who was limited to only one or two half chances by a young but organised Arsenal defence Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
Arsenal v Leeds Utd: Alex Song tries to get through the massed Leeds defence
Alex Song tries to get through Leeds' defensive 4-1-4-1 system Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
Arsenal v Leeds Utd: Thierry Henry and Theo Walcott wait to come on to the pitch
With 68 minutes gone, the game still goalless and his team not producing much of a threat, Wenger prepares to send on some substitues in an attempt to win the tie – a master and apprentice anyone? The crowd behind Henry get ready to record the moment for posterity Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
Arsenal v Leeds Utd: Thierry Henry  makes his entrance to a raptuous applause from the home fans
Henry finally makes his entrance to a great reception Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
Arsenal v Leeds Utd: Thierry Henry in full flight
Here's a sight that the Arsenal faithful didn't think they would see again - Thierry Henry in full flight Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
Arsenal v Leeds Utd: White and Yennaris battle for the ball
Nico Yennaris, who came on for Francis Coquelin after the youngster went off with a hamsting injury, bravely goes in on Aidan White Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
Arsenal v Leeds Utd: Thierry Henry scores his goal won the game 1-0 for Arsenal.
Then 10 minutes after coming on, Henry produces the fairytale finish which the Arsenel fans hoped for. Alex Song plays a marvellous diagonal ball into the left hand side of the area, Henry peels off his marker Zac Thompson and latches onto the ball. He then strokes it past Andy Lonergan and into the far corner. It is like watching the Thierry Henry of old Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
Arsenal v Leeds Utd: Thierry Henry is beaten in the air by Lees
Not everything Henry touched turned to gold, here he loses out in the air to Tom Lees Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
Arsenal v Leeds Utd: Thierry Henry wastes time by the corner flag in injury time
Ever the old pro, with the clock ticking down and a 1-0 lead to protect, Henry heads to the corner flag Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
Arsenal v Leeds Utd: Thierry Henry applauds the Arsenal fans
The final whistle goes and Henry's goal has sent Arsenal through Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
Arsenal v Leeds Utd: Thierry Henry shows his appreciation to the Arsenal fans
He shows them where his heart lies Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
Arsenal v Leeds Utd: Thierry Henry blows kisses to the crowd
... and where his affections lie too as he blows kisses to the crowd. Arsenal will no doubt need to call on Henry's skill and experience in the next round when they host Aston Villa Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
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