Wenger was in a rare fit of rage on the sidelines!
He was very dissatisfied with Robin van Persie!
He had clearly told him to participate more in the defense when he was brought on. Van Persie, who had absolutely no problem with his fitness, should take on more tasks than the other players.
He was active in defense and decisive in offense.
He wanted him to sprint back and forth on the flank!
This was a change made by Wenger to strengthen the defense.
Increasing the defensive strength was not Wenger's style of adjustment. Secondly, Arsenal did not have a player who was stronger than the starting players on the bench.
The only choice was to take off Qin Xiong and bring on Flamini.
But in that case, Arsenal's offensive power would be reduced by at least half, and they would not be able to pose enough of an offensive threat to Chelsea. Then Chelsea would unscrupulously launch the final desperate counterattack!
Imagination was always beautiful, but reality was often cruel.
Van Persie was too excited to perform well in the offensive end after he came on, and his defensive work seemed to be just to make up the numbers.
He could not form any harassment from behind Robben at all. Even if he stood to cut off the passing route between Robben and Chelsea's midfielders, Van Persie could not achieve such an effect.
This made Arsenal's disadvantage even more obvious.
Robben alone turned Arsenal's rear defensive line upside down, which must also be due to the physical factor.
Silva and Ashley Cole were still experienced. They focused on limiting Robben's play and gradually forced Robben out of the danger zone.
But Arsenal's overall defensive focus was unconsciously tilted to the left flank because Robben was too dazzling in the final period!
He was more outstanding than any player on the field.
In the 87th minute of the game, Robben's momentum was earth-shattering. He dribbled the ball again and cut inside toward Arsenal's penalty area.
When he encountered Silva, he suddenly pulled the ball back, stopped and retreated. Robben, who swung a horizontal pass, knew that he could not crush Arsenal's defense.
He had tried, but he had failed.
It could be said that in this game, no player could break down the opponent's defensive line by himself.
Chelsea and Arsenal's defensive capabilities were not to be trifled with.
Therefore, when there was not much time left, Robben did not selfishly stick to the ball, and his next choice was completely unexpected by Arsenal's defense.
They believed that locking down Robben would resolve the danger. The threat that Robben posed in the past ten minutes was greater than any other Chelsea player at any time!
Robben's gaze was like a torch as he looked towards the left side. Then, he used his golden left foot to kick the ball up and chop the ball. He had already mastered the basics of football skills!
As the football crossed the half of the field from the right to the left, Qin Xiong's flying tackle tried to destroy the ball, but his raised leg off the ground was still a little too low, perhaps only a few centimeters. In that split second, he saw the football fly over his foot.
Robben glanced at Qin Xiong, who had failed his sliding tackle, and immediately retracted his gaze. Then, he immediately ran to the front of the penalty area to put pressure on Arsenal's defensive line.
The football flying to the left side seemed to be passed to Gudjohnsen, but Gudjohnsen ran to the penalty area without stopping. Lauren hesitated for a moment, and when he came back to his senses, he saw Bridge rush up to stop the ball at the sideline and make an adjustment.
A 45-degree pass!
The pass was to the outside of the penalty area, a half-high ball.
Drogba took the initiative to block Touré with his body. Vieira quickly retreated, intending to pincer Drogba with Touré. As long as Drogba stopped the ball, Vieira did not believe that Drogba could play the next step!
But when the football flew over, Drogba used his foot to pass the ball directly to Gudjohnsen, who was cutting inside.
In the face of the bouncing football, the Icelander did not hesitate to directly volley. A dazzling volley shot in the air!
The football barely spun and bombarded Arsenal's goal with a majestic momentum!
Under the nervous gaze of the entire audience, Lehmann calmly moved two steps horizontally and pounced to block the ball!
Bang!
The powerful shot was blocked by Lehmann, but the force was too great. The football bounced back in a direction that Lehmann could not control.
The bouncing football landed on the penalty area line, and Lampard, who was good at seizing gaps, mysteriously appeared there.
In the face of the rapidly falling football, Lampard gritted his teeth and tilted his body. He stretched his right leg as much as possible to control the angle of the shot.
Bang!
Lampard's slightly awkward volley sent the football back in the direction of Arsenal's goal!
Campbell, who had rushed to block the football with his body, looked desperate.
Lampard had actually kicked out a bullet!
The football flew under his arm and behind him. Campbell did not turn his head to look because he saw Lampard and the other Chelsea players not far away. Their expressions changed from solemn to joy!
Then it was extreme excitement and wild pride!
The football flew into Arsenal's goal. The referee pointed to the center circle, indicating that Chelsea's goal was valid!
"Chelsea equalized the score! Lampard saved Chelsea! In the last moment, Chelsea showed a temperament and will that shocked us! They constantly created opportunities with tenacious will and a spirit that did not give up. Although their offense was not as swift as Arsenal's, it had a different kind of beauty full of power and impact! Drogba is really a magical beast! It was rare to see a striker who could control the ball, stop the ball, and make the ball in Arsenal's penalty area. It was Drogba's goal that gave Gudjohnsen a chance to shoot. Although Gudjohnsen did not directly send the ball into the goal, Lampard's rebound shot did not let their efforts go to waste! The Premier League's top team battle is now 1: 1. The game is about to enter injury stoppage time. Will there be a finishing blow? "
Chelsea's players, led by Lampard, celebrated the goal excitedly at Highbury.
Mourinho waved his fist at the side of the field!
The arrogant young manager's expression showed a touch of ferocity!
This goal was more precious than gold!
It was not only for this game to allow Chelsea to equalize from behind.
It also had an important impact on Chelsea's morale, the team's temperament, will, confidence, and other important things!
This was Highbury!
The final match for the top team had already gone on into the night. The night was as cold as water. As the cold wind blew, the bodies of Arsenal's players were hot, as if their blood was still boiling.
But in their hearts, there was inevitably a chill!
Witnessing Chelsea's entire team celebrating at their own doorstep was a special feeling because this season's Chelsea team was special!
They were not the "nouveau riche" from last season who brandished rubles and were strong on the outside but weak on the inside.
They were transforming this season and were forming a brand-new temperament. They were quickly reborn and became a new force!
This force was difficult to suppress, but it could influence, delay, obstruct, and prevent Chelsea's growth and development from going smoothly!
That required the strong to teach them a lesson, break their confidence, and make them realize the gap between them and the strong. Although it might produce positive stimulation, who could guarantee that no one's fighting spirit would be destroyed by disappointment, frustration, discouragement, and other negative emotions?
But now at Highbury, Chelsea had equalized the score. The spirit and appearance of the team's fighting spirit was surprising. No, it was shocking!
They seemed to be invincible, like unshakable boulders. Even if this process did not make them appear to be very admirable, when they reached this result, it was enough to revive them with full blood, and even stimulate them with even more powerful strength!
Wenger made the last two substitutions on the sidelines. Edu and Flamini came on to replace Qin Xiong and Ljungberg.
Now that Chelsea had the momentum to turn the tables, Wenger had to be more stable.
Qin Xiong walked to the sidelines with a huge regret in his heart. He calmly completed the substitution with Flamini. He received applause from the Arsenal fans in the nearby stands, but he was not happy.
He was even worried about whether Arsenal could hold on in the last few minutes of injury stoppage time.
It was a strange thought.
They were clearly at Highbury, and they had scored a goal against the opponent first. But at the last moment, he was worried about whether the situation would be reversed.
Because he could clearly sense the change in the momentum of the players from both teams.
Chelsea was like a burning flame, burning more and more fiercely!
Qin Xiong, who was sitting on the substitutes' bench and wearing a thermal jacket, understood that Arsenal was under too much pressure. His mentality was also affected by many factors.
In particular, 56 games without a loss. They were only three games away from breaking the record of 58 games without a loss. This made it easier for the players to be worried about their gains and losses. They became nervous at the crucial moment, which of course affected their performance in the game.
In the end, there were no changes in the game.
Arsenal drew 1: 1 with Chelsea at home.
Although there was no change in the rankings and points difference on the scoreboard, Arsenal was still the leader, and Chelsea was second.
But after Qin Xiong got up and looked at the posture of the Chelsea players as they left the field, he understood in his heart: Arsenal had lost!
Chelsea's players retreated at Highbury, at the doorstep of the defending champions. This was crucial to their morale.
They left the field with their heads held high, as if they were still unwilling to accept the draw. Chelsea's players, who were like iron warriors, took firm steps, as if every step was shaking the ground of European football.
Mourinho had been at Stamford Bridge for less than half a year, but Chelsea's flesh and blood had been molded into a new soul!
A new force began to rise in the Grassi world.
It was called the Blues!
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