The game between Liverpool and Arsenal was scheduled for the last game of the 16th round of the Premier League. It was the highlight of the round.
Before that, Chelsea, who started the game, faced Everton at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea, who lost to Manchester City in the last round, gave the other direct competitors of the BIG4 Group a surprise.
3:3
Chelsea and Everton drew!
With a game in hand, they were one point behind Manchester United at the top and one point ahead of Liverpool.
Immediately after, Manchester United made their debut at Old Trafford. Manchester United, who originally wanted to expand their lead, had no results in 90 minutes. Instead, they were bitten by Aston Villa. Agbonlahor received Ashley Young's assist to beat Manchester United at Old Trafford!
0:1
Manchester United lost three points in the round!
Chelsea and Manchester United both lost points.
It was good news for Liverpool and Arsenal.
On the evening of December 13th, the atmosphere at Anfield was unprecedentedly explosive.
The Red Army fans rushed to the stadium to cheer for the team. The Arsenal fans also wanted to come to Anfield as much as possible to boost the momentum of the Arsenal factory. It was really hard to get a ticket for this game!
Before the game started, Qin Xiong stood in the players' tunnel. If there was a player in the Arsenal squad who had the best relationship with him, it was naturally Fàbregas. Henry had missed most of the games this season because of his old age and was still a spectator today.
Fàbregas and Qin Xiong did not look at each other. The two men had their own masters at this time. Qin Xiong could even feel that Fàbregas might be a little resentful of him.
Why didn't he return to Arsenal after returning to England?
This was the question in the minds of many media and Gunners fans. It was believed that Fàbregas had the same idea in his mind.
But Qin Xiong did not bother to explain. He would not be bound.
Besides, he felt that it was pretty good now.
Whether it was the environment or status in the team, his dream had come true.
As for Liverpool's competitiveness, he was not worried at all, because he believed that he could open up new territory with the Red Army and conquer it!
The two teams of players began to walk into the stadium under the guidance of the referees. The noise of Anfield shook the entire stadium.
"The 16th round of the Premier League has attracted a lot of attention. Now, Liverpool, ranked third in the Premier League, and Arsenal, ranked fourth in the Premier League, will have a showdown at Anfield!
Today, I, Martin Taylor, and my partner, Andy Gray, will be commentating this match live. At the same time, we have invited the former captain of the Red Army, Jamie Redknapp, to be our guest commentator. Hello, Jamie. "
"Hey, Martin, Andy. I'm happy to see Liverpool's recent performance. Instead of describing them as resurgence, I'd rather describe their recent performance as resurrection! Three games ago, Liverpool really gave people a feeling that they were on the verge of death. But with Qin Xiong's comeback, they played three excellent games, defeated their arch-rivals, Everton, and successfully broke through the Champions League. This is beneficial for them to face Arsenal at home today. "" Jamie is right.
Liverpool's last three games have indeed played the style of a powerhouse team. On the other hand, Arsenal's form has fluctuated. This of course has to do with their lack of strikers. For example, Henry has only played two games this season and his performance has been mediocre. Talking about this game, we have to mention the focal point, Qin Xiong. This will be his first time facing his former team, Arsenal, in the Premier League. He refused to be interviewed before the game. It seems that he is also avoiding the topic. Do you think Qin Xiong will show mercy to Arsenal? Hehehe. "
"I don't think so. He's a professional player. If he shows mercy, even if it's a normal fluctuation in form, it will lead to speculation. So, he will definitely go all out to prove that he is a Liverpool player. Wenger once said before the season: I don't understand why Qin Xiong chose Liverpool.
At least Arsenal has the experience of winning the Premier League title, and now Arsenal is open to Qin Xiong. But what about Liverpool? In the Premier League era, in addition to the FA Cup and the Champions League, there is only one Europa League champion. Obviously, they can't be compared with Arsenal. "
"Andy, you should understand that Arsenal's financial situation is not enough for them to spend more than thirty million pounds to recruit him. At the same time, they also have to pay this player a high salary. Wenger has already made no mention of Qin Xiong's past playing history at Arsenal before the game. Obviously, he also understands that Arsenal is not attractive enough for Qin Xiong to return now."
"That's not important, Martin, Andy. I think the most important thing is whether Qin Xiong is willing to return to Arsenal. He doesn't have many choices. Maybe the clubs in the world that want Qin Xiong are close to 100%, but there are not many clubs that Qin Xiong can choose for himself. I'm very happy that he chose Liverpool, which gives hope to the revival of the Red Army."
"Hahaha, of course, Jamie. Of course you're satisfied with the current situation. Liverpool's fighting power has improved significantly after acquiring Qin Xiong. If Liverpool can defeat Arsenal at home today, Liverpool will return to the top of the table!"
"What I'm most worried about is that Arsenal's technical advantage will cause trouble for Liverpool. Although Comain has brought a certain improvement to Liverpool's team skills, from an overall point of view, Arsenal, who has persisted in the ground passing and cutting cooperation for a long time, can be said to be a unique team in the Premier League."
"I don't think so. In terms of team skills and tactical strength, Liverpool is obviously richer in playing style. This is to the credit of Comain, who has made Liverpool stronger. And the weakness of Arsenal's overall soft style has been said to be a cliché by everyone. In terms of confrontation, Liverpool has the advantage. This will be the key to whether Liverpool can defeat Arsenal at home. "
"Well, this time let's each name one of the most threatening players from the two teams. I'll go first. Liverpool, Qin Xiong, Arshavin, ah. Martin, what about you? "
"Liverpool, Qin Xiong, Arsenal, um, Fàbregas. Jamie, it's your turn. "
"Liverpool, Qin Xiong, Arsenal … Um, Walcott. I've always been surprised by his speed and impact."
"Okay, let's wait and see.
Next, I'll introduce the starting list for both teams.
Liverpool starting 4-231.
Goalkeeper: Reina.
Defenders: Johnson, Carragher, Agger, Aurelio.
Midfielders: Kuyt, Alonso, Gerard, Mascherano, Qin Xiong.
Striker: Torres.
Arsenal starting 4-231.
Goalkeeper: Almunia.
Defenders: Sagna, Gallas, Vermaelen, Traore.
Midfielders: Nasri, Song, Fàbregas, Denilson, Walcott.
Striker: Arshavin.
The game is about to start. Let's enjoy the last game of the round. "
When the game was about to start, Qin Xiong stood behind the left side of the center circle. He examined Arsenal's starting players. After taking a deep breath, Qin Xiong's expression changed. His eyes were sharp and his expression was cold.
The first battle against his former team, Arsenal, since returning to the Premier League was about to start!
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