On this day in 2003, Arsenal were at the peak of their powers and became the first English team to win at the San Siro, defeating Inter Milan in the Champions League 5-1.
Thierry Henry inspired the Gunners to a famous win in Europe, scoring a brace which included a memorable solo goal.
Edu, Freddie Ljungberg and Robert Pires, three players who are still all associated with the club now, also scored for Arsene Wenger’s side.
@AFTVMedia posted on social media on Tuesday morning, which allowed these Gunners fans to share their memories on the memorable night.
Twitter: @AFTVMedia This was the team I fell in love with (@NatinoVgreat)
Twitter: @AFTVMedia Henry masterclass (@unai_wenger)
Twitter: @AFTVMedia Good old days. (@VintageArsanal)
Twitter: @AFTVMedia The golden age of our club (@_Roofman2131gh)
Some supporters were quick to share their sadness at where the club is at now.
Twitter: @AFTVMedia How the almighty have fallen (@superloco10)
Twitter: @AFTVMedia Now we can’t even beat Southampton at home (@BasedVero)
Twitter: @AFTVMedia And now look at us.. (@FraserMagee1)
Twitter: @AFTVMedia When you think about that and you see today Unai Emery coaching Arsenal; You wonder “God, why? Why Stan Kroenke?”
(@MulabuAlex1)
Twitter: @AFTVMedia How the mighty have fallen. Sad day for our beloved club. The board need to take themselves seriously (@HasmatAllyKhan)
Read Arsenal verdict
It’s great to look back at brilliant moments from the past, but with the Gunners’ woeful form under Unai Emery in recent months, perhaps it wasn’t the best idea to bring the good times back to light.
Arsenal are lightyears away from matching the quality of the 2003/04 side, but Emery’s dismissal would help put the club on the right track.
If they can get the next managerial appointment right, then who knows, over the next five years, Arsenal could have a side to be proud of, similar to the team that demolished Inter Milan 16 years ago.
