Chapter 236: Beat up Arsenal!
Chu Feng’s post-match interview was widely publicized, and Atletico Madrid fans strongly expressed their dissatisfaction on social platforms.
What do you mean you haven’t had enough fun yet?
So does Chu Feng think Manchester United can easily win against Atletico Madrid?
All kinds of ridicule came like a tide, flooding the comment section of Chu Feng's Twitter account. However, within a few hours, Manchester United fans came to support and the two sides launched a fierce war of words. - [Winning the Champions League by luck, what's there to be proud of? ] - [Play another game with us if you dare! ] - [Is it not enough to be lucky? Do you have to be like a certain team that loses every final, and loses every final to Real Madrid, to be proud? ] - [In the UEFA Super Cup final, the way Atletico Madrid fans celebrated, those who didn't know would think they won the championship in advance! ] - [Usually they are best at malicious fouls, but not only did they lose the game, they didn't even fight, it was really embarrassing. ] - [.]
The above are just the more rational comments, and there are countless greetings to family members.
In comparison, Manchester United fans are more offensive. After all, Manchester United has been the dominant team in the Premier League since the 1990s.
The long-term wealthy effect and Ferguson's prestige even led to the emergence of "Ferguson time".
At that time, most Premier League clubs were unhappy with Manchester United.
Therefore, Manchester United fans have developed a very strong fighting spirit. As long as it is on the Internet, they will criticize not only other teams but also their own team.
Atletico Madrid players who had just finished training also discussed this matter in the locker room. Diego Costa said viciously: "Don't let me run into that kid again, or he will see how powerful I am."
Felipe next to him rubbed his nose, with hatred in his eyes.
Last time, he almost had his nose broken by Chu Feng, but Chu Feng was only suspended for three games, while he was suspended for six games.
That's nothing.
The key point is that the video of his racist behavior was circulated. Although Spain does not take racial discrimination seriously, most La Liga players care about it very much.
After this incident, he was not only targeted in the competition, but also his social media platforms were affected.
Oblak curled his lips, thinking that he didn't hit hard enough, and couldn't help but recall the scene of the fight.
Chu Feng was completely furious at that time. If there was a dog wearing an Atletico Madrid jersey passing by, it would probably get kicked twice.
Whether on or off the field, he is like a god of war. If he meets Manchester United again, he really has no confidence that he can win.
Besides, he also watched the recent game videos of Manchester United. Chu Feng was obviously stronger than before, especially in switching tactical positioning.
The logging tactic is indeed very useful, but the premise is that the opponent is not strong enough.
Simeone slowly walked into the locker room, cleared his throat and said: "Currently we have the same 10 points as Dortmund. We will face Bruges in the last round of the Champions League group stage. Everyone must cheer up and try to qualify as the first in the group!"
"It's not that I'm afraid of Manchester United. On the contrary, I also hope to meet them, but definitely not in the quarter-finals."
Atletico Madrid players looked at each other in bewilderment, thinking that Simeone's subsequent explanation was a bit timid. However, they really didn't want to face Manchester United.
After all, among the teams in the top five leagues, who dares to say that they can definitely beat Manchester United?
Public opinion storms arise quickly and disappear quickly. In an era of rapid information flow, people's attention is quickly diverted.
December 06th.
Old Trafford was bustling with people.
The 15th round of the Premier League will be held at the Theatre of Dreams, with Manchester United facing Arsenal! After 22 years of Wenger's era, Arsenal ushered in a brand new Emery era.
This is a strange start for the team, the fans, and even Emery himself.
Although the two consecutive losses at the start were embarrassing.
But Arsenal quickly regained their form and are fighting for fourth place in the standings.
When Emery was at Paris Saint-Germain, he was called a "tactical kaleidoscope" by fans. Simply put, he was a tactical maniac, even crazier than Nagelsmann.
When he went to interview at Arsenal, he prepared a 300-page PPT, analyzing the technical characteristics of every Arsenal player.
Looking back on Emery's coaching career, he has won many championship trophies.
The most famous thing was that he led Sevilla to win the Europa League for three consecutive years between 2014 and 2016. However, after taking over as the coach of Paris Saint-Germain, he not only stopped in the round of 16 of the Champions League for two consecutive years, but also caused a tragedy of being reversed 6-1.
At this time, a video of Manchester United's game was being played on the Arsenal club bus.
The Arsenal players all looked a little confused because they had been watching it for more than an hour. It is said that this is Emery's special hobby.
At the pre-match press conference.
"It will be a big challenge against Manchester United, who are probably the best team this season."
"Fourth? We can wait until the 30th or 32nd round to talk about this topic. If we are still the top four teams in the Premier League at that time, then I will have the possibility to be among the top four in the end."
Emery answered reporters' questions in a proper manner.
Mourinho in the next meeting room is in a similar position. Although Arsenal’s current ranking is not high, if you look closely at their recent record, you will find a very terrifying fact.
That is, after Arsenal lost to Manchester City and Chelsea, they have remained unbeaten for 19 rounds in all seasons.
There will be no weak teams among the Premier League BIG6. If Manchester United underestimates the opponent, the result of the game will definitely be disappointing.
After the pre-match warm-up session, Chu Feng and his teammates returned to the locker room, made final preparations, and walked into the player tunnel again.
"Henrik!" Chu Feng stretched out his hand to Mkhitaryan. "It's only been a few months since we last met, and you've already won the team's best player award twice. I'm glad to see that you've found your form in the Bundesliga."
"Congratulations on winning the Premier League and Champions League titles." Mkhitaryan's expression looked a little unnatural.
"Haha, you have made a great contribution too. Good luck in today's game!" Chu Feng saw Mkhitaryan's embarrassment and patted his shoulder hard.
Mkhitaryan chose to leave Manchester United in the winter window and join Arsenal, which was more suitable for his technical characteristics.
Actually.
There is nothing wrong with this. He is not suitable for Manchester United. Forcing him to stay will only hurt both parties.
Mourinho's coaching philosophy is that the team must first focus on defense, and everyone including the center forward must have active defensive ability and attitude, but for the thin Mkhitaryan, this is undoubtedly difficult and it is difficult for him to display his offensive talent.
Arsenal focuses more on offense than defense. As an important offensive firepower point of the team, Mkhitaryan's main task is to organize the offensive rhythm and he basically does not have too many defensive tasks.
It will definitely be a lot more fun to play.
As for whether Mkhitaryan would regret it, after all, Manchester United won the Premier League and the Champions League, and Chu Feng was unwilling to guess the psychology of his former teammate.
When the exciting Premier League opening song sounded, players from both teams walked out to the dense drum beats.
The crowd at Old Trafford roared instantly.
"Good evening, audience friends!"
"Now we are broadcasting live the 15th round of the Premier League!"
"Manchester United vs Arsenal!"
"Let me introduce you to the starting lineups of both teams. Manchester United will still use the same old 4-2-3-1 with balanced offense and defense."
"Poor Lukaku sprained his ankle in the last game and is expected to rest for one to two weeks."
"It is worth noting that Ashley Young is no longer the second captain. The official reason given by Manchester United is that Ashley Young took the initiative to request it, so it is Xiao Chu who wears the captain's armband in this game."
"In fact, since Rooney left, both Carrick and Valencia have been more like transitional captains, waiting to be the true inheritors of the Manchester United dressing room spirit."
"I think Manchester United has found the right person now, and I look forward to the day when Xiaochu officially becomes the captain of the Red Devils!"
"Let's take a look at Arsenal's starting lineup."
"Emery's most commonly used 3-4-2-1 formation. Xhaka accumulated three yellow cards due to fouls in the last game and was automatically suspended for two games."
"In recent games, Arsenal have basically been making their first effort after Emery made substitutions, which is in the second half of the game."
"Cech, who is already 36 years old, was also relegated to the bench. It is said that he will retire after the end of this season."
Zhan Jun sighed silently.
Many of the stars who once grew up with them have left the football field, just like their lost youth.
Beep!!!
The shrill whistle shattered the chaotic thoughts and everyone's attention returned to the screen.
Arsenal kicked off first and Manchester United immediately pressed forward.
Using the same high-pressure defense as against Manchester City, Guardiola cleverly passed the ball from back to front through the central midfielder strategy.
But Emery couldn't do it.
The fundamental reason is that Arsenal players are not capable enough. It is difficult for the three central defenders to pass the ball back, even with the goalkeeper and the retreating wingbacks.
The offensive advancement is also difficult to carry out alone, and basically only Guendouzi can be relied upon.
Although the player with the curly hair turned quickly and got rid of the ball skillfully, most of his passes were intercepted by Manchester United.
A similar situation was seen in Manchester United's victory over Chelsea last season.
Manchester United relied on its tall and strong players to occupy space faster and more fiercely through highly aggressive pressing.
But why did Emery still field this lineup?
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
Because he wanted to avoid the problem of insufficient personal abilities of Arsenal's defenders and prevent Chu Feng's powerful breakthrough from directly breaking through the defense line.
In fact, even if he used a three-back system, Arsenal's life was not much easier.
6th minute of the game.
Guendouzi's pass had a flaw and was intercepted by Pogba's long legs.
"Here!" Chu Feng suddenly stopped and changed direction, shaking off Mustafi who was guarding him.
Pogba had no doubts and passed the ball decisively!
Chu Feng stopped the ball about half a meter to the left, and without saying a word, he swung his left foot and kicked the football towards Arsenal's goal!
Leno's subconscious reaction saved Arsenal and barely blocked the ball that was about to cross the goal line.
"Coach Zhang, I wonder if you have noticed the problems with Arsenal's defense?" Zhan Jun pointed to the screen that was replaying the game.
"Of course." Zhang Lu laughed. "Mustafi and Holding's lateral and forward movement speeds are too slow. They can't keep up with Xiao Chu's rhythm at all."
Their analysis makes a lot of sense.
Arsenal's three-center-back system lacks an absolute strong point, resulting in a lack of layers in the backcourt.
Simply put, it's like a spring that has lost its elasticity.
Therefore, Manchester United can attack with reckless abandon. As long as they strengthen their counter-attacks when they are blocked, they don't have to worry about being quickly counterattacked by Arsenal.
Unless Arsenal is lucky enough to make a missed shot in the backcourt and directly cross the midfield to find Aubameyang in the frontcourt.
But Arsenal's luck is notoriously bad.
Amid the cheers of Manchester United fans, the Manchester United players became more and more enthusiastic and even pressed Arsenal into the penalty area.
13th minute of the first half.
The winter limited edition Mahrez moved swiftly on the right side, got rid of Kolasinac and entered the penalty area.
Holding quickly headed out to make up for the defense.
Chu Feng was waiting for support near the penalty spot. Arsenal gave him enough respect with two defensive players standing behind him.
Mahrez dribbled the ball with his left foot and passed it to the middle.
Mustafi knew Chu Feng's delicate skills, especially his one-touch, turn-and-shoot technique, so he deliberately kept a certain distance from Chu Feng.
But it was precisely because of this short distance that Chu Feng had enough time to turn around.
Under the expectant eyes of Manchester United fans, Chu Feng turned around on the spot, fell to the ground and shot towards the right side of the goal! Bang! Leno was unable to save Arsenal again, the football brushed past his fingertips, hit the inside of the right goal post and bounced into the goal!
Old Trafford was instantly boiling.
"The ball goes in! Chu Feng!"
"Manchester United's fierce attack at the start paid off, as they took the lead within 10 minutes of the start!"
"Looking back at Manchester United's goal, there were big problems with Arsenal's defenders."
"Normally, Mustafi should have stayed back to defend, and Papa should have gone forward, but his attention was attracted by Pogba's forward run, which allowed Xiaochu to turn around and shoot easily!"
"And he used his inverse foot!"
Zhan Jun raised his hands and said excitedly.
Zhang Lu next to him even improvised a tongue twister: "Papastathopoulos heads the ball to Papadopoulos."
Millions of fans in the live broadcast room laughed, and it also triggered a wave of imitations on social platforms.
At this time on the green field, Chu Feng had just finished celebrating with his teammates and was walking towards his own half.
To be honest, Chu Feng felt very relaxed against Arsenal today. He did not mean to look down on Arsenal. It was simply that Arsenal was tactically restrained by Manchester United.
Especially Arsenal's three central defenders, they are not good at any aspect, such as lateral movement, marking and stealing.
Emery rubbed his brows and called Ramsey to the side of the court, "Continue to follow the established plan and increase the intensity of the attack on the wing."
Since Emery took over as coach of Arsenal, the former rapid passing and cutting is no longer seen, and has been replaced by swift advancement down the flanks.
This is Emery's wing philosophy.
Most of Arsenal's goals this season came from inverted triangle crosses from the flanks, with Lacazette and Aubameyang in the middle making shots.
How could Mourinho not target them? He directly pulled Rashford and Mahrez to the midfield to build a solid and tight sideline defense. Matic and Herrera also performed their duties and intercepted most of the cross routes.
Arsenal's attack was stifled in the midfield before it could take effect.
23rd minute of the game.
Bellerin used his speed to overtake Rashford on the wing, but the experienced Ashley Young seized the opportunity to kick, intercepted the ball and ran along the sideline!
Because Arsenal invested a lot of manpower on the wing, the defense on both wings became extremely weak.
"Arsenal's wide areas are like the road at 4am!"
"Ashley Young made a straight pass, Chu Feng quickly cut in to meet the challenge, but it was still the same old problem, the Arsenal defense line moved too slowly!"
"Chu Feng made an inverted triangle pass to the front of the penalty area!"
"Pogba followed up and kicked the ball. Hey, Torreira pushed Pogba down."
There was a burst of boos at Old Trafford.
Pogba took advantage of no one's attention and crawled a few centimeters into the penalty area, then raised his hand to signal to the referee.
The referee of this game, Marina, was affectionately called "blind" by Premier League fans because in Wenger's 1,000th game as coach, Arsenal lost 0:6 to Chelsea away.
It was clearly a handball by Arsenal's Chamberlain, but Gibbs was sent off.
However, apart from this outrageous penalty, Marina has not made any major and earth-shattering misjudgments, and he is very elegant and easy-going on the green field.
"Sir, if you don't get up, I'm going to give you a yellow card."
Pogba smiled embarrassedly and quickly climbed up from the grass.
(End of this chapter)