When it comes to Arsenal, you experience it all. Intense joy, heartbreaking sorrow, moments that make you believe the world is yours and then moments that make you wonder why not just give up and throw in the towel. 2012 has had such moments, and here are my top moments of 2012
The King is back
For just six short weeks, Arsenal was home once again to its greatest player, Thierry Henry. And what a magical six weeks. From the peach of a goal he scored against Leeds to his last kick goal that won us the game against Sunderland, it truly was a reunion to remember.
The RVP show
Whatever my sentiments are of him now, there is no denying that Van Persie gave us fans a 2012 to remember. Goal after goal after scintillating goal, of all shapes and sizes, using every part of his body available, inlcuding this masterpiece. 2012 truly was the Robin van Persie show at Arsenal.
Arsenal 5-2 Tottenham (twice)
Five goals! Yes, that’s right. Five goals against the arch enemy. And not once, but twice!!! As long as I live, I may never experience this much joy in consecutive North London derbies as I did this year. Thank you 2012.
The almost miracle against Milan
Well what more can I say about this game that wasn’t said here? A truly legendary performance by the Arsenal team!
Arsenal 1-0 Manchester City
When the Citizens arrived at the Emirates in April 2012, no one gave the Gunners a chance. That is why this game was such a blinder to Arsenal fans. Balotelli’s theatrics set the tone for a game that was beautifully decided by this stunning Arteta strike.
Gibbs 25m tackle
Kieran Gibbs tackle to deny Billy Jones an almost certain goal may just have clinched Champions league football for the Gunners. Theo Walcott said this “I have to give credit to Kieran Gibbs. The boss has always said, ‘you have to be ready when you come off the bench’ and Gibbs made probably made the most important tackle of his career so far.”
The signing of Santi Cazorla
The Spanish playmaker is clever on the ball, with a cute first touch and a remarkable ability to link play and dictate the tempo of the game, the sort of artist that the Emirates has come to so greatly appreciate. And for just £12 million he was an absolute steal 
. Favorite moment definitely being his hat-trick masterclass against Reading
Jack is back
He made his long awaited return to the team after 17 months out and since then Jack Wilshere hasn’t looked back. Barnstorming perfomances in the centre of the pack with Arteta and Cazorla have given Arsenal fans no shortage of delight. Welcome back, Jack.
Seventh heaven at Newcastle and Blackburn
This was sublime attacking football at its best as Arsenal put first Blackburn and then Newcastle to the sword at the Emirates. Smart passing, sublime attacking and ruthless fininshing were the order of the day. And in the case of Newcastle, what a way for the Gunners to say goodbye to the year 2012.
These are my top Arsenal moments of 2012. If you have any you feel I may have missed please leave a comment. It will be highly appreciated.
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