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 loanPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianThe Arsenal fans welcome him backPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianLeeds 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 2Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
ESPN summarisers Robbie Savage and Martin Keown, before the game. If the former Arsenal man looks a bit miffied this is the reason whyPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianArsenal start strongly, with Marouane Chamakh producing some probing runs and Leeds centre-half Darren O'Dea has his hands full containing himPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianHere O'Dea has better luck stopping Aaron RamseyPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianIt is rather mild for this time of year but it's not that warm!Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianOxlade-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-lessPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianChamakh keeps his eye on the ball as Arsenal continue to push forward in the second halfPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianLaurent 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 GuardianAlex Song tries to get through Leeds' defensive 4-1-4-1 systemPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianWith 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 posterityPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianHenry finally makes his entrance to a great reception Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianHere's a sight that the Arsenal faithful didn't think they would see again - Thierry Henry in full flightPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianNico 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 GuardianThen 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 oldPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianNot everything Henry touched turned to gold, here he loses out in the air to Tom LeesPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianEver the old pro, with the clock ticking down and a 1-0 lead to protect, Henry heads to the corner flagPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianThe final whistle goes and Henry's goal has sent Arsenal throughPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianHe shows them where his heart liesPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian... 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 VillaPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
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