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Sunday, 14 August 2005
Arsenal secured their first victory in the new Premiership season with the late goals from Thierry Henry and Robin van Persie against Newcastle United. Newcastle played with ten men after Jermaine Jenas received a straight red card for a challenge on Gilberto Silva in the 32nd minute.
Newcastle United defended well until 81st minute when Arsenal was rewarded penalty for Charles N'Zogbia's challenge on Freddie Ljungberg. Tierry Henry converted from the penalty spot to put the Gunners one up, while Van Persie scored the second three minutes from time. The Gunners are playing their final season at Highbury, and the turf was marked with the letters "Highbury 1913-2006". They created quite a few chances, but failed to capitalize on Jenas's dismissal until late in the game.
Newcastle United defended well with ten men and grew in confidence until N'Zogbia's challenge on Ljungberg gave Arsenal irreversible advantage.
The champions Chelsea also started with 1-0 win at the newly promoted Wigan Athletic.
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