It is a draw that swung the momentum away from Arsenal in their quest for the Premiership title, and conceding a penalty in the dying minutes after such a hard-fought battle was understandably hard to take.
Arsenal never recovered from this draw, which some argued at the time was partly due to Gallas's lack of leadership qualities when he slumped onto the floor at the final whistle.
Croatian striker Eduardo's horrific leg injury in this game also significantly contributed to Arsenal's demise.
Gallas's post-match reaction could also reflect his strong desire to win and perhaps his realisation that despite their brilliance throughout the season, this youthful side might just capitulate when it truly mattered.
Winning mentality
Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has often described Gallas as a "forgotten centre forward" in the way he charges into the box for late, decisive goals.
Gallas's sublime header in last season's home encounter against Wigan in the 82nd minute, his late finish in the 2-2 draw with Manchester United and in this season's Champions League away tie to Dynamo Kiev - were all a captain's contributions and should be counted in his defence.
Never openly criticise players
Gallas's latest folly, however, has been his open criticism of his team. A manager should not personally berate a player to the press, and neither should a captain.
What purpose does it serve in furthering that player's confidence and development if they believe their manager and/or captain doubts them?
The captain has revealed arguments in the dressing room in the Gunner's 4-4 home game with Tottenham Hotspur and has questioned the courage of the youth to genuinely fight for the title after their capitulation to Aston Villa last weekend.
Gallas talks of the necessity to fight together, but by speaking out against the team, he is surely causing further divisions in the camp.
Difficult decision
Many have called for Wenger to strip Gallas of the captaincy and certainly the fight and determination of the still young Cesc Fabregas might be better suited to the role.
Gallas will have be chosen partially because he has won titles with Chelsea, and therefore knows how to win and what it takes.
But 21-year-old Fabregas started this season off the back of winning the Euro Championships with Spain and is an undoubted fighter.
Wenger's decision is a difficult one when you consider how Gallas might respond by being stripped of the captaincy. He is a proud player, and at 31 might find it difficult to suddenly take advice from someone 10 years his junior.
It would be a humilation for him, and Wenger can ill-afford another vulnerable player at the heart of his defence.
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