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Sutton United's FA Cup Shock: Arsenal's Fifth Round Defeat - The Upset of 2017
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Sutton United's FA Cup Shock: Arsenal's Fifth Round Defeat - The Upset of 2017
SUTTON, GREATER LONDON - FEBRUARY 20: of Arsenal during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Sutton United and Arsenal on February 20, 2017 in Sutton, Greater London. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
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In an unexpected turn of events, Sutton United, a non-league football club from Surrey, stunned the soccer world with their historic FA Cup victory over Arsenal in February 2017. The fifth round match, held at Sutton's Gander Green Lane stadium, saw the underdogs defy the odds and send the Premier League giants crashing out of the competition. The photo captures the moment of disbelief on the face of an Arsenal player, as the ball rolls towards the Sutton United goal, secured by their tenacious defense. The sea of yellow and red shirts in the background represents the passionate home crowd, who cheered their team on to this memorable victory. Sutton United, a club that had spent most of their history in the lower leagues, had never before reached the fifth round of the FA Cup. The victory against Arsenal, who were then in the top flight of English soccer, was a testament to their determination and skill. The upset of 2017 became a symbol of the unpredictability and excitement that the FA Cup brings, reminding us that anything can happen on the soccer field. This image, taken by renowned sports photographer Stuart MacFarlane, encapsulates the tension, drama, and emotion of the match, making it a cherished memory for Sutton United fans and a significant moment in English soccer history.
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