The historic day dawns bright and the Arsenal fans gather early as they prepare to enter Highbury for the final time
Robert Pires opens the scoring for Arsenal against Wigan after eight minutes, but the Latics hit back twice to take the lead
But Thierry Henry scores twice in the second half to keep hopes of fourth place and a Champions League berth alive
Henry converts a penalty in the 76th minute to score Highbury's last ever goal, and complete his hat-trick
Arsenal's famous clock calls time on a thrilling final game which ends in victory and Champions League qualification
Fans surrounding the 93-year-old stadium cheer as they listen to the crowd inside go wild at the final whistle
The players on the pitch are joined by the rest of the squad as they savour the unique moment
Fans old and young get emotional as they reflect on the special memories Highbury has given over the years
Charlie George is one of dozens of Arsenal legends who take to the Highbury pitch for the final time to do a lap of honour
Highbury's favourite sons from days gone by assemble on the centre-circle platform and savour the fans' applause
The squad return for a circuit of the pitch; Arsene Wenger lags behind as he spends a moment with the Clock End fans
Thierry Henry is applauded by the club's directors and Arsene Wenger as he holds his Golden Boot trophy aloft
As Highbury's countdown clocks reaches zero, fireworks light up the north London sky and streamers rain down on the pitch
Roses in the colours of Arsenal's final-salute redcurrent kit stand in tribute as the stadium empties
Fans stream out of the stadium for the final time, as they head off to savour their memories of a magical afternoon
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