Steven Gerrard’s funny answer to ‘Who won the 2006 Champions League final?’ In 2017

Arsenal fans of a certain age will always remember May 17, 2006, as one of their most painful days as football supporters.

This was the night that the Gunners came close to becoming European champions for the first time in their history – only to let it all slip away with 15 minutes remaining.

Arsenal got off to the worst possible start against Barcelona when goalkeeper Jens Lehmann was sent off in the 18th minute; however, Arsene Wenger’s side still managed to take the lead through Sol Campbell shortly before half-time.

But Barça, with their man advantage, fought back and turned the game on its head thanks to two goals in four minutes from Samuel Eto’o and substitute Juliano Belletti.

Arsenal’s players were left crestfallen at the final whistle. They probably feared this would be their best opportunity to lift the Champions League trophy with Arsenal.