Penalty Takers for Arsenal: A Historical Overview
Home First Leg Draws
Arsenal has drawn a home first leg in three previous European competitions and advanced from only one of those ties. In the 2008-09 Champions League, Arsenal drew 1-1 at home to AS Roma before losing the second leg 3-1 away. In 2010-11, Arsenal drew 2-2 at home to Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-finals before losing the second leg 3-1 away. In 2015-16, Arsenal drew 2-2 at home to Tottenham Hotspur in the League Cup semi-final before losing the second leg 2-0 away.
Harry Kane's Controversial Elbow
Harry Kane has expressed surprise at receiving a yellow card for his elbow on Arsenal's Rob Holding in the North London derby. The incident occurred in the 25th minute of the match when Kane and Holding contested a header.
Bayern Munich's Handspiel Controversy
Bayern Munich has been left fuming after being denied a late penalty in their 2-2 draw with Arsenal in the Champions League. The incident occurred in the 89th minute when the ball appeared to strike Arsenal defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos on the arm. Referee Damir Skomina waved away the appeals of Bayern's players.
Penalty Statistics for Arsenal
The penalty statistics for Arsenal list all penalty takers for the club in all competitions. The most successful penalty taker in Arsenal's history is Thierry Henry, who scored 53 penalties for the club. Other notable penalty takers include Ian Wright (42 penalties), Dennis Bergkamp (39 penalties), and Cesc Fàbregas (37 penalties).
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