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