Shortly after the start of the match, Tottenham began passing the ball back into their own half, attempting to find a suitable attacking opportunity through patient passing.
However, the Arsenal players were clearly not going to let them have their way.
Arsenal's attacking players pounced on Tottenham's ball carrier like hungry tigers, aggressively pressing him.
Faced with such an aggressive momentum, Tottenham had no choice but to speed up their pace of the game, trying to break through the opponent's defense with quick passing.
However, all of this was within Arsenal's expectations...
In this match, Lacazette started as the lone striker, responsible for leading the charge and breaking through the opponent's defense.
Behind him are Sanchez and Giroud as a strong support, ready to provide assistance or launch an attack at any time.
In midfield, players such as Kolasinac, Xhaka, Ramsey, and Bellerin form a solid central axis, and they will shoulder the heavy responsibility of controlling the rhythm of the game, organizing attacks and defenses.
Clearly, Wenger had a specific intention in his lineup: to seize control of the midfield, break down the opponent's defense through precise passing and quick counter-attacks, and ultimately achieve victory.
This tactical arrangement undoubtedly demonstrates the professor's strong confidence in his team's strength.
At the same time, it also reveals his deep desire and firm determination to win this game!
You should know that last season, they suffered a ruthless double defeat at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur!
The horrific scene remains vivid in everyone's memory, clearly etched in their minds.
Surprisingly, this seemingly calm and composed professor did not show the slightest emotional fluctuation or dissatisfaction on the surface.
However, any man understands that such a thing cannot be easily forgotten or forgiven. After all, Wenger is a legendary coach, and to be defeated twice by the same opponent, doesn't he have any pride?
So he simply couldn't swallow this insult.
The North London derby is known for its intensity, with players displaying a dynamic and passionate style of play.
However, such intense confrontation inevitably leads to some contradictions and conflicts.
As time went on, the animosity between the two teams intensified, and every encounter was like a clash of titans.
Sure enough, shortly after the start of the match, Tottenham attempted a sharp attack.
Son Heung-min received the ball on the wing, preparing to use his speed advantage to break through the opponent's defense.
Just as he was about to accelerate and shake off Ramsey who was coming to defend him, an unexpected incident occurred.
Bellerin suddenly appeared from an unexpected angle and ruthlessly tackled both the ball and the player to the ground.
The sudden impact left Son Heung-min somewhat dazed; he lay on the ground, unable to get up for a moment.
The Tottenham fans on the sidelines were stunned by the scene and booed loudly in dissatisfaction.
However, Bellerin's interception this time was flawless, without any loopholes.
Even without the assistance of VAR technology, the referee was still able to make accurate decisions without hesitation and signal the game to continue.
In this fiercely contested match, the referee was exceptionally cautious.
He knew all too well that these city derbies were often the most challenging and unpredictable matches, but also the most crucial battles that truly showcased the referee's ability and skill. How to accurately judge the calls was undoubtedly a severe test for every referee.
He might get more opportunities in the future thanks to this derby, so not only the fans are looking forward to the derby, but the referee team is too.
After falling to the ground, Son Heung-min saw that his screams had no effect on the referee, so he simply got up and continued to play.
This scene made many fans laugh, saying that the kid's acting talent was very average, and he couldn't fool even the referee, let alone the referee!
The two sides resumed their fierce competition. After Arsenal's Bellerin launched the first attack, Tottenham's players immediately followed suit.
In the midst of this tense and exciting moment, Skocerny in the backfield had eyes as sharp as an eagle. He took a deep breath and then unhesitatingly launched a long diagonal pass as precise as a cannonball!
This pass was like a lightning bolt cutting through the sky, heading straight for the left flank, with Sanchez as the target!
However, something unexpected happened!
Just as Sanchez was giving it his all to contest the ball, a figure suddenly leaped up from behind, like a ferocious beast, and pushed Sanchez out in mid-air!
Sanchez thus lost his right to contest the first ball.
Faced with this sudden turn of events, Santos was furious. He immediately raised his hands to signal to the referee that the other side had committed a foul.
His face was full of dissatisfaction and protest, and his voice was filled with strong emotions.
However, the referee seemed not to have seen this, or rather, he chose to turn a blind eye. He made no ruling, not even a warning to the opposing player.
Santos' protests went unanswered, leaving him feeling utterly helpless and frustrated. He could only glare fiercely at the opponent who had pushed him, secretly vowing to get his revenge on the next opportunity.
The spectators on the sidelines booed loudly, expressing their dissatisfaction with the referee's inaction.
"You bastard, did you take bribes from Tottenham? You didn't even give him a yellow card!"
"You scum, don't let me see you outside, or I'll definitely send you to the hospital."
"You didn't call such an obvious foul? What the hell are you looking at?!"
...The Arsenal fans at the stadium were very dissatisfied with the situation and were cursing, but the referee continued to play as if he hadn't heard any of the commotion.
He soon realized that his previous decision to ignore individual conflicts between the players in order to avoid fragmented time taking up too much of the game's flow had put him under pressure.
The physical contact between the two sides near midfield escalated, and when Tottenham found Kane in the attacking third with a beautiful through ball, Arsenal's last defender intercepted him and the ball. In order to control the game, the referee was very clear-headed this time. He rushed to the edge of Arsenal's penalty area and blew his whistle for the foul, and then directly penalized Arsenal.
Center-back Mustafi either doesn't score at all, or he scores a big one right away – a yellow card and a penalty kick combo.
The penalty for Tottenham will be awarded by the team's top scorer, Kane. He took the ball and went to the penalty spot, letting out a long sigh of relief!
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