Today: The Carling Cup is won by the Blues.
Gallery honoring the 14 men that played as the Blues defeated Arsenal to win the Carling Cup.
On this day in 2011, Birmingham City overcame the Gunners in dramatic fashion at the national stadium, defying the odds and leaving their players forever marked in the Club’s history.
After Robin Van Persie equalized Nikola Zigic’s header in the 28th minute, the game appeared headed for extra time as the clock was running out.
That was until the 89th minute, when Wojciech Szczesny made a mistake and replacement Obafemi Martins, making only his fourth of six Blues appearances, scored from close range.
Man of the match Ben Foster holds the Alan Hardaker Trophy.
Stephen Carr leads Blues out at Wembley Stadium.
Roger Johnson celebrates with some post-match fizz.
Martin Jiranek keeps Arsenal out.
Liam Ridgewell celebrates on the pitch at full-time.
Sebastian Larsson holds up the silverware.
Midfield general Barry Ferguson is a jester post-match.
Keith Fahey applies some pressure in midfield.
Craig Gardner parades the trophy post-match.
Lee Bowyer celebrates the triumph.
Nikola Zigic heads Blues into the lead.
Jean Beausejour leads the dressing room celebrations.
Obafemi Martins scores the winning goal.
Cameron Jerome helps run the clock down.