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What record does Gilberto Silva hold at Arsenal for scoring a goal?

  • Fastest goal

  • Most goals by a midfielder

  • Most goals in a season

  • Oldest goal scorer

Answer

Gilberto Silva holds the record for the fastest goal in Arsenal history, scoring in 9.8 seconds against Blackburn Rovers on 11 December 2002. The goal came after a long throw-in from Ashley Cole which Silva chested down and slotted past goalkeeper Brad Friedel. The goal was later named the Premier League Goal of the Season.
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