Andy Gray's analysis was somewhat insightful. Liverpool were basically strong when they met strong opponents this season, but it could not be said that they were not strong when they met weak opponents. However, there were several times when their form slipped and they did not perform well, and they lost points against weak teams.
When they played against strong teams, they were always like wolves and tigers swallowing ten thousand miles!
"Andy, what you're saying is that Arsenal is doomed again today? Liverpool will be very excited to play against Arsenal, right? "
"Of course. Everyone saw that Liverpool defeated Manchester City in the last game. They did not have to go on a killing spree, at least from a rational point of view. However, Liverpool still beat Manchester City black and blue. Today, Arsenal and Manchester City are in a similar situation. Although Arsenal is ranked third in the league, they are only two points ahead of Chelsea and five points ahead of Manchester City. Let's make a prediction that is biased towards Arsenal. If Arsenal gets a draw today and Manchester City and Chelsea win the other games, then Chelsea will tie with Arsenal and Manchester City will only be three points behind Arsenal. There are five rounds left in the league and Arsenal's situation will be worse than before the start of today's game. From a certain point of view, Arsenal and Manchester City are the same in the last round. In fact, they want to get three points, but to get all three points from Liverpool, hehehe, this difficulty … "
"Well, let's take a look at the starting lineups of both sides.
Arsenal's starting lineup: 4231.
Goalkeeper: Szczesny.
Defenders: Eboue, Koscielny, Djourou, Clichy.
Midfielders: Walcott, Diaby, Fàbregas, Wilshere, Nasri.
Striker: Van Persie.
Liverpool's starting lineup: 442.
Goalkeeper: Reina.
Defenders: Johnson, Skrtel, Agger, Baines.
Midfielders: Gerard, Alonso, Tiote, Meireles.
Strikers: Suárez, Qin Xiong.
After looking at the starting lineup of both teams, do you have anything you want to say, Andy? "
"Arsenal is still the Arsenal that pursues beautiful football. I'm more worried about their midfield confrontation. On Liverpool's side, Mascherano is on a rotation break. He should conserve his energy. Uh, good luck to Arsenal."
The starting players of the two teams were in their respective halves of the field, ready to start the game.
The Liverpool players looked at Arsenal's starting lineup. To be honest, the Liverpool players had a question in their minds.
What was Arsenal thinking?
Did he really think that he could defeat his opponent beautifully?
When will Wenger learn to be pragmatic?
It was no exaggeration to say that Liverpool could absolutely despise Arsenal's midfield today!
In terms of resistance!
Walcott, Nasri, Fabregas, Wilshere, Diaby.
Other than Diaby, who was relatively solid, the rest of the players, sorry. In a one-on-one fight, Liverpool's four midfielders would have a clear advantage.
Wenger, who refused to turn back, had probably forgotten how he made his fortune in his first ten years in the Premier League.
Where did the defensive warriors of the past, such as Parlour, Vieira, Gilberto Silva go?
In the passage of time, Arsenal put on a gorgeous coat and left the past behind to move forward with their heads held high. But? Since Qin Xiong left the team in 2006, Arsenal had not won any title to this day!
If Arsenal did not repent and insisted on going down this path, Liverpool would not mind. Dreamers were everywhere, and people who could not wake up from reality time and time again could be seen everywhere.
One less pragmatic rival for the title, and one more fake strong team who loved to dream, was something to be happy to see.
The game began.
Liverpool did not try to pull up the pace of the game. Their main job was to destroy!
Arsenal quickly put on an offensive posture after the start of the game.
In the fourth minute of the game, Fàbregas cooperated with Nasri in the front field and plugged forward. When he received Nasri's return pass, his position was seized by Tiote, and then Liverpool successfully intercepted the ball.
Tiote passed the ball diagonally to Gerard, who just crossed half of the field with a long pass and sent the ball to the left side of the front field.
The ball was not passed well. Qin Xiong could only jump for a header in the scramble with Eboue, but there was no teammate around to receive. His header was eventually headed into the penalty area and flew out of the end line after bouncing on the ground.
Gerard raised his hand to Qin Xiong. He knew that the ball was difficult for Qin Xiong, who was skilled in the game, to handle.
Three minutes later, Walcott dribbled the ball down the flank. At the moment of his pass, Baines raised his leg to block the ball out of the end line.
Arsenal attacked from the corner.
Fàbregas went to open the tactical corner. Wilshere controlled the ball on the flank and prepared to pass, but he could not see a good opportunity, so he planned to pass Meireles and do the next step.
But when he changed the direction of the ball, Meireles's body came into contact with him. Wilshere, the crown prince of the Munitions Factory, did not expect Meireles to directly squeeze him out of position. He seemed to be angry out of humiliation and stretched out his leg to trip Meireles. The smell of gunpowder in the game began to rise.
Arsenal was not naive enough to think that they could defeat Liverpool with a gorgeous attack.
It could be said that Liverpool had no desires, but the level of the game was enough to make Liverpool show at least eighty percent of their fighting spirit.
And Arsenal's use of foul means to contain Liverpool, which would stimulate Liverpool and make the Red Army show 100% fighting spirit to face the game.
In the 12th minute of the game, Wilshere encountered Qin Xiong in the midfield, who cut into the middle.
When Qin Xiong controlled the ball in front of him and did not intend to break through, Wilshere seemed to be sure that Qin Xiong would use a gorgeous technique to break through him.
When Meireles ran forward, Qin Xiong directly kicked the ball. But as soon as his foot kicked the ball out, Wilshere directly came over to tackle the ball.
Qin Xiong reacted quickly. He jumped up and dodged. When he landed, he took the initiative to lose his balance to avoid stepping on Wilshere's leg. Then half of his body fell on Wilshere's body.
Before Qin Xiong could get angry, Wilshere was the first to make things difficult. He pushed and kicked Qin Xiong off him.
Qin Xiong stood up from the side and took a step forward. He looked down at Wilshere and said in a deep voice, "Are you still a f * * king man? Or are you still a little kid who hasn't been weaned? Was it necessary for you to tackle the ball just now? Use your brain! A fierce confrontation is not a brainless injury to the other side. Also, you have to be worthy of the jersey you're wearing. "
Wilshere was lectured by Qin Xiong's words. He seemed to have hit the nail on the head. He took a step forward and pushed Qin Xiong's chin to retort, "The jersey I'm wearing has nothing to do with you, especially when it's not up to you to say such things, you traitor!"
Qin Xiong smiled and took a step back. He said, "Arsenal, whether you admit it or not, without me, there would be no Arsenal's 2006 championship, no first Champions League title in the club's history. I can forget about my time as a Gunner because I have a clear conscience. What about you? Kid, stop it. You didn't even contribute anything. Traitor? I've been remembered. What about you? "
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