Chapter 367 The precarious gunman

Chapter 367 The precarious gunman

  The decay of the Red Devils has brought a lot of news to the entire Premier League, but those poor Manchester United fans still don't know that in the days to come, their beloved team will become even more depressed, and even become a clown completely!
  After the smoke from the Champions League gradually dissipated, the major leagues have begun their wars again. In just a few days, you can watch several powerful dialogues in a row, which makes fans from all sides excited.

  For teams that do not have European competitions in the new season, the next round of league games is also a better opportunity to grab points.

  The teams that have just finished the Champions League and Europa League games are more or less affected by physical fitness, and will choose to rotate in the league.

  Teams with a deep bench and a strong rotation lineup, such as Royal Saren and Manchester City, are not afraid of how rotation will affect the league record.

  However, more European teams only dared to rest some of their main players in rotation, forcing their core players to fight for the league.

  For example, this was the case with Leicester City, which ranked third in the Premier League last season. In order to play well in the Champions League, it directly affected the team's performance in the league.

  The Premier League has finished its [-]th round, but Leicester City, which performed well last season, is surprisingly only ranked twelfth in the league, heading straight to the lower reaches of the standings.

  However, their current performance in the Champions League is pretty good, and they were able to draw with a strong team like Bayern Munich in the quarterfinals just now.

  So this is the European war! For this kind of team, it can be called a happy trouble.

  The income of the club has indeed increased, and the exposure has also increased, which is conducive to external publicity and attracting investment.

  However, as a fundamental league result, it has dropped sharply, which makes the fans very distressed.

  Anyone who sees their team's ranking falling again and again, approaching the relegation zone will feel a lot of pressure.

  Another one, playing in Europe will also greatly test the physical fitness of the players.

  Not to mention the problem of multi-line combat, the distance of just one away game is enough to make many players in the five major leagues feel physically and mentally exhausted.

  Fortunately, it is now the middle and late stages of the season. The remaining teams in the European war are basically teams from the five major leagues. A small number of non-major league teams are also from the Portuguese Super League and the Eredivisie, which are geographically close to each other. Team.

  To be honest, when the physical reserves are insufficient in the middle and late stages of the season, it would be really torture to take a flight from Western Europe to Turkey, Russia, or Ukraine to play away games.

  On the afternoon of April [-], the [-]th round of the Premier League officially kicked off. Manchester United and West Ham United took the lead, providing all Premier League fans with a more exciting battle.

  The score of four to three showed that neither side put much effort on the defensive end.

  Manchester United, which finally finished the Europa League, relied on Ibrahimovic's two goals to escape the danger, while West Ham United was upset that they did not succeed in sniping.

  They originally wanted to take advantage of Manchester United's lack of rest time and the team's serious injuries, but they did not expect to be beaten up by the explosive Ibrahimovic.

  West Ham United's defeat also cheered up other Premier League teams that are about to face European teams.

  This powerful advantage has never been easy to take advantage of, even for a down-and-out giant like Manchester United.

  Fortunately, the rest of today's game is almost all about rookies from the mid- and lower-tier teams. They have to wait until tomorrow to go on the court, but they still have some time to continue making tactical preparations.

  After watching most of the not-so-exciting games on April [-], Premier League fans are looking forward to the powerful team that will appear on April [-].

  Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, Tottenham, Liverpool!
  The games of these powerful teams are more exciting to watch. Even though Arsenal is performing similar to Manchester United in the league, the status of the giants is there, and the attention has not been reduced much.

  However, in this round of the league, except for Arsenal's own fans, most of the other fans who follow Arsenal's games are booing with the mentality of watching a good show.

  After only two draws, Arsenal, currently ranked fifth in the league and already four points behind fourth-placed Liverpool, faced off against the unstoppable Manchester City. It was already obvious what the outcome would be.

  Although football is round and anything can happen, this statement does not gain the slightest confidence from other neutral fans when it comes to Arsenal today.

  Many Arsenal fans are no longer optimistic about their home team, and some extreme fans have once again called for Wenger to be fired.

  However, no matter how much outside public opinion looks down on Arsenal, Guardiola still shows his utmost respect.

  “The final sprint phase of the league has just begun, and it’s hard to say what will happen. Professor Wenger has already proven himself through his many years of success at Arsenal.

  He is synonymous with Arsenal, although this season is the first time in many years that Arsenal may miss out on a Champions League spot.

  But this is not a reason to question Wenger.

  Maybe what he needs now is just a victory. We all know that many times, a victory is enough to solve many problems.

  Of course, we came to London this time to win, and we hope to bring another exciting game with Arsenal to the fans. "

  Guardiola's pre-match interviews have always been good when facing the media, and he also slightly defended Professor Wenger, who is currently in a bad situation.

  The Arsenal team currently has too many problems, and the club also has many problems. It is stupid to blame all the problems of poor record on a head coach who has worked hard for more than ten years.

  During the pre-season preparations, Paris Saint-Germain forcibly poached two core players, one in front and one in the back. Arsenal's prepared lineup was greatly damaged, and there was no time left for Arsenal to strengthen.

  Then, in this year's winter window, Arsenal, who was preparing to make reinforcements, was taken advantage of by various black shops in Europe who had a lot of money in their hands.

  The professor, who has long been accustomed to saving money, seemed a little hesitant when faced with the high offer. He missed the opportunity to strengthen the lineup in the winter window. In the middle and late seasons of the season, he seemed unable to succeed. The league rankings were surpassed by Tottenham and Liverpool one after another. , fell out of the Champions League zone.

  You say that Professor Wenger is at fault. He did not seize the opportunity of the winter window, made tactical mistakes, and made rigid adjustments. You can say it no matter what you say. Is it enough for him to bear [-]% of the blame for Arsenal's current failure?

  But public opinion has obviously poured all the dirty water on Professor Wenger.

  Of course Guardiola couldn't bear to see this, but due to his temperament, he said it casually, and the media just ignored it.

  This doesn't change anything. Professor Wenger still has to take the blame.

  However, with Guardiola's righteous speech, there must be some different voices coming later.

  Professor Wenger's public opinion environment will be somewhat better.

  Manchester City players privately said that Guardiola was still loyal. Professor Wenger read the media reports the night before the game and also called Guardiola to thank him.

  After all, the two have known each other since they participated in various coaching activities, and they have a good personal relationship.

  He was also very grateful to Guardiola for speaking out for him today.

  But when he got Manchester City's starting lineup on the match day on April [-], Professor Wenger instantly had no intention of inviting Guardiola to dinner after the game!
  "Zhao, Mane, Mahrez, De Bruyne. Almost all the core players are on board. Pep, you really think highly of Arsenal today!"

  Professor Wenger smiled bitterly, not knowing whether to be happy or depressed. Guardiola's respect is what Arsenal needs, but it is not what he wants. He still wants to get a draw in the away game!
  But now it seems that Gou can't hold on anymore.

  As for Arsenal's severely deficient midfield and backfield defense, even shrinking the half-time might not be able to withstand Manchester City's indiscriminate bombardment.

  Guardiola pulled up the main attacking trident, it can't be just to look good, right?
  This makes it clear that we want to win a big victory at home!

  It is extremely difficult for Professor Wenger to end the game in a draw.

  On the afternoon of the game, Manchester City fans gathered enthusiastically around the Etihad Stadium.

  Compared with other Premier League giants, Manchester City's home tickets are relatively cheap.

  So now every time Manchester City plays a home match, the Etihad Stadium is always full and there is not a single empty seat left!
  Not only is it difficult for fans of the visiting team to get tickets, even fans of the home team can't get tickets in many cases.

  This has also led to the current situation where a large number of Manchester City fans gather outside the stadium on home match days.

  Fans who couldn't buy tickets gathered at the big screen set up by Manchester City outside the venue or at the fan viewing bar to cheer for the home team.

  Such a scene has become a scene that many Premier League fans talk about.

  Moreover, the surging crowds outside the stadium also put every team that comes to Manchester City to play games in the new season feeling full of pressure.

  As the bus drove into the stadium, countless Manchester City fanatic fans holding signs high took the lead in giving the away team a showdown.

  The Arsenal players who came to Manchester City to play at home today are naturally indispensable to experience this kind of warm treatment.

  Wenger was sitting in the bus and could only keep shaking his head and clicking his tongue when he saw the scene in front of him.

  He has been in the Premier League for so many years and has seen the crazy and passionate visiting fans in the stadium, and has also experienced the so-called devil's home court many times.

  But like Manchester City, it is very rare for a large number of fans who cannot buy tickets to willingly gather outside the stadium to put pressure on the visiting team.

  At eight o'clock that evening, the Etihad Stadium was already packed with people.

  When Zhao Jinge and his teammates walked into the stadium from the home team tunnel, the entire Etihad [-] Manchester City fans burst into deafening cheers.

  Everyone is shouting Zhao Jinge's name crazily, letting the whole world feel his status and influence in Manchester City.

  Zhao Jinge was familiar with all this and felt very proud. He raised his hand to greet the Manchester City fans at the scene, which also made the Manchester City fans at the scene even more excited.

  "He's such a special player!"

  Sitting in the chairman's stand, Mansour couldn't help but marvel when he heard the cheers and applause of Manchester City fans.

  Although it is only his second season in Manchester City, Zhao Jinge's commercial value has already emerged. Especially after the operation of Manchester City's business platform, many sponsors have come to ask for cooperation with Zhao Jinge.

  Manchester City also got a share of these cooperations and made a lot of money.

  More importantly, Zhao Jinge's image is really good.

  There are almost no scandals. He is relatively clean and has a professional attitude.

  Soriano also nodded with a smile. He has always believed that buying Zhao Jinge back to Manchester City will be his most successful player transaction. I am afraid that such a good deal will never come across again in this life!
  When all players from both sides entered the playing field and prepared for kick-off, the atmosphere in the entire stadium reached its climax.

  In tonight's game, both sides basically used their main players. Manchester City, who had a Champions League match in the middle of the week, only made a small amount of rotations. As for Arsenal, who had been eliminated in the last round of the Champions League, it was natural for them to use their main players!
  Manchester City is playing [-].

  Goalkeeper: Caballero.

  Defence: Kyle Walker, Kompany, Otamendi and Cancelo.

  Midfield: Kante is deep, Gundogan and De Bruyne are in the middle.

  Forwards: Mane, Zhao Jinge and Mahrez.

  Caballero has always been the main player in the League Cup and FA Cup, but Joe Hart has played too many games recently, so Caballero started this game.

  On the defense line, Stones and Laporte sat on the bench tonight. Guardiola chose to trust the two substitute central defenders to gain some rotation space for the two who have always started.

  Arsenal is playing [-]-[-]-[-]-[-].

  Goalkeeper: Cech.

  Defense: Bellerin, Mustafi, Gabriel and Monreal.

  Midfielder: Xhaka and Kirkland hold back

  Attacking midfielder: Sanchez, Ramsey and Volcock.

  Center: Welbeck

  Between Walcock, Sanchez and Ramsey, players often switch positions.

  But Arsenal has a characteristic, that is, they rarely make crosses from the bottom, and more often cut inside. Therefore, it will be more convenient for the full-back to use Kyle Walker to mark Walcock and Ramsey.

  Manchester City's captain's armband was on Kompany's arm, but when the guy guessed the side, he gave Arsenal the kick-off.

  Welbeck and Walcock stood in the center circle. After hearing the referee's whistle, they immediately passed the ball back, directly to the back line of defense, and handed it to Gabriel.

  But Manchester City's front three immediately pounced on Arsenal's defense.

  Mane took the lead all the way, approaching Gabriel and Mustafi.

  Gabriel retreated to the top of the penalty area and passed the ball back to goalkeeper Cech.

  Cech stopped the ball at the edge of the penalty area. At this time, a scene that has often appeared in Arsenal's recent games occurred.

  The two central defenders, Gabriel and Mustafi, spread out, one at the front of the penalty area and the other to the side of the penalty area. In addition, Xhaka immediately retreated from the front, which just formed a deliberate preparation in front of the Arsenal goal. defensive layout.

  (End of this chapter)