When Wenger saw Chelsea's starting lineup, the Frenchman frowned.
The lone striker, Icelander Eidur Gudjohnsson, is of the same type as Didier Drogba... a typical strong center forward with a physical build. As long as there is constant support from the midfield, this type of center forward will constantly cause trouble to Arsenal's defense and even score goals. ?
Of course, this is not a big threat to Arsenal. ?
Although Gudjohnsen is very strong and has performed very stably this season, there are actually a lot of center forwards like him for top teams, so it is not difficult to defend him. Moreover, Gudjohnsen has played for Chelsea for several seasons, and Arsenal already knows this player's ability very well.
What worries him more is the two forwards behind Gudjohnsen... the young Dutch player Arjen Robben and the Irishman Damien Duff. ?
These two technically proficient forwards are both left-footed players, and their dribbling skills are outstanding. Their frequent exchange of positions in the frontcourt will have a great impact on Arsenal's defense, because you cannot control their positions. Whether it is the left or right side, or even the center, they can play well. If you add Arjen Robben's long-range shooting ability and Damien Duff's occasional wonderful passes, it can be said that in the frontcourt, these two people are almost a complementary combination, and they are the biggest threat to Arsenal. ?
This season is only halfway through, and in fact, many Premier League teams don't know much about Chelsea. ?
Although he has never played against this new Chelsea, the Frenchman who has carefully studied Chelsea's game videos knows that the combination of these two people is Chelsea's most powerful offensive method. This is by no means as simple as one plus one equals two. Thinking of this, Wenger envied the Portuguese coach on the left. He got such a perfect offensive combination when he just came to Chelsea. It can only be said that he was very lucky. ?
Before the game, Wenger had thought about many combinations of Chelsea's attack. He knew that Chelsea would probably let these two people play at the same time, but in his opinion, because there was a more powerful Allen Wang, these two people were unlikely to squeeze out his position, so they were more likely to play as left and right wingers. So he also asked the team to pay more attention to the middle when defending, and try to cut off the cooperation between these two people, so as to effectively reduce the threat. ?
But Mourinho arranged the two of them in the forward position, so that they could frequently cut inside, and it would be difficult for Arsenal to cut off the cooperation between the two. This made the Frenchman a little worried, but this did not make Wenger too upset. Even though it was a little unexpected, in fact, it was not easy for Robben and Duff to directly tear open Arsenal's defense line by cooperation. ?
What made Wenger even more uneasy was that the opponent's No. 21 black-haired boy stood in the defensive midfielder position! ! ?
This is undoubtedly the most unexpected thing. ?
Although Robben and Duff have excellent personal abilities and cooperation, Wenger does not think they are more threatening than the black-haired kid, and it is impossible for them to squeeze him out of the front court with this combination. But in this game, the black-haired kid stood in the position of defensive midfielder, how can he not worry! ? ?
This was too unexpected, and the opponent's attacking method was completely beyond his imagination. This unpredictable feeling was what bothered the head coach the most, especially for a world-class coach like Wenger. What he hated the most was undoubtedly that the game was no longer under his control.
'How can he play as a defensive midfielder? Can he play defense? 'The Frenchman knew very well that a coach like Mourinho would never make such a mistake on the spur of the moment, which meant that Chelsea must have some new tricks to deal with Arsenal. ?
This is what Wenger is most worried about! ! ?
Although Arsenal made a lot of defensive preparations for this game, Wenger knew that it was unrealistic to rely on Arsenal's defense to completely block Chelsea's attack. Manchester United failed to do it last time, and Arsenal was unlikely to do so either.
Therefore, if we want to win at Highbury, we can only rely more on offense. ?
In terms of defending against Wang Li, he arranged the team to rotate man-to-man defense, which is a close-range man-to-man defense method. When an attack is needed, the players defending Wang Li can cooperate with the team's attack, while the players who are not involved in the attack and are closer will do the man-to-man defense. energy.
Of course, there were also backup players. The Frenchman knew that it was not practical to use one person to watch the black-haired boy to death, so he also arranged for other people to provide appropriate backup during defense.
This kind of defense is very common, and Wang Li has certainly experienced it. Wenger knows that this may not be very effective, but Arsenal is not a team that wins by defense, their main task is to attack! ?
Just like the game against Tottenham, if you score more goals than your opponent, you will win. ?
Thinking of the team's offense, Wenger felt a little relieved. It was not only that Arsenal's offense was strong, but in this game, the Frenchman also arranged a killer move! ! ?
The offensive abilities of Henry, Bergkamp, Pires and others have already attracted the attention of the entire European football world. As a typical offensive combination of Arsenal, these players are well-known and will definitely be the focus of the opponent's Portuguese player. ?
In this case, let them be the target to attract firepower in the team's attack, and leave the real killer to the midfielder who comes in from behind. In fact, this offensive method is not new and is often used in world football. Despite this, its effect is very good, and the French mainly put the chip of winning the game on a young player... midfielder Fabregas! ! ?
This is Arsenal's real trump card! ! ?
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Although Mourinho did a lot of training and adjustments for the team's new tactics, at the beginning of the game, perhaps because the players were nervous at Highbury and seemed to have not yet entered the game state, the effect was not very obvious, and Arsenal's rapid offensive at the beginning caught Chelsea off guard.
The game had been going on for ten minutes, and Arsenal had been in control of the game. After all, this was at Highbury, their home ground, where they should have performed better than Chelsea.
During this period, they had more shooting opportunities, and every shot made Arsenal fans cheer, while the Blues fans watched their team's disadvantage and were only quietly anxious, so the cheers naturally weakened. Now on the field, if you only listen to the sound, these spectators would probably think Chelsea has been beaten into a sieve. ?
Actually, it is not the case. ?
Although Chelsea's offensive organization was not good and their defense was passive, this was still within Mourinho's expectations. At Highbury, it was unrealistic for Chelsea to suppress Arsenal right from the start, so before the game he asked all players to pay attention to defense at the start, and Wang Li was no exception.
As a defensive midfielder, this is his natural task. ?
Of course, it is impossible to defend passively all the time. As a team that scores 4 goals per game in the Premier League, Chelsea's offensive ability is unquestionable. As long as they can find opportunities and launch a few sharp counterattacks, Arsenal's momentum will inevitably be suppressed. When Chelsea players get into shape and the new tactics are implemented, the balance of victory will naturally tilt in Chelsea's direction. ?
Now, all Chelsea lacks is chances. ?
Mourinho said before the game that they needed more patience. If they made too many mistakes while being surrounded, it would be easy for the opponent to seize the opportunity to score, which would put them in a passive position.
On the field, Pires was roaming on the sidelines, shouting to remind his teammates to move and organize the team's attack. In Arsenal, the "big mouth" Pires is already an "old man". He always likes to show off his "seniority", although he is not the captain of the team.
At this time, Ashley Cole rushed forward. As a left back, Cole has firmly established his foothold in Arsenal. Although he was kicked into the hospital by Van Nistelrooy at the start of the game, he has recovered and has become the main force of the team. The left back has already pressed forward. Obviously, Arsenal wants to fight Chelsea at home and also wants to take the lead at the start by relying on a strong attack. ?
Wang Li was walking around in the backcourt, indirectly participating in the team's defense, while observing the situation of the game. He was carefully looking for opportunities to counterattack. He noticed that Ashley Cole had rushed up. Cole was one of the few close friends of Wang Li.
Now he also made an assist, and it was obvious that the Arsenal players wanted to take the lead at the start. ?
Wang Li's eyes lit up, thinking, isn't this an opportunity for Chelsea! ? ?
However, he still failed to find an opportunity because Arsenal's attack was very smooth and Chelsea's midfielder failed to intercept the attack. In the end, the attack ended with a shot that missed the goal post, which made the Blues fans sweat. Fortunately, the score was not changed.
In fact, Wang Li was not very adaptable to defensive running positions, so he did not play a big role in defense, because he did not stand too far back, and every time Arsenal's attack passed him, they would pass the ball directly, and the "Shadow-like Leg" had no chance to be used. ?
This is not because Wang Li's defense is too bad, it is mainly because he needs to consider counterattacks more, so he does not stand too far back. If he stands too far back, even if he steals the ball and uses "Lingbo Microwave", it will be difficult to launch a quick counterattack. ?
Of course, it is also possible to pass the ball to teammates, but Wang Li's mission is to attack. This kind of backcourt stealing and passing is the job of the defender. He obviously does not want to steal the job of his teammates. ?
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The game had already gone on for 13 minutes, and at this time, the TV screen of the Imperial Court showed the statistics since the start of the game: Arsenal had 61% possession of the ball, 6 shots, and 3 shots on the goal frame, while Chelsea only counterattacked once with Wang Li's steal, and finally Arjen Robben shot into the air. ?
Judging from these data, Chelsea does not have an advantage. ?
In this case, the game went on for the 15th minute and it was another Arsenal attack. ?
Pires dribbled the ball from the side, and after crossing the center line, he saw Wang Li running over, and immediately passed the ball diagonally to Henry. Undoubtedly, in the eyes of the current Premier League teams, Henry is almost the symbol of Arsenal, and such a player must be taken care of, so William Gallas immediately pressed over. ?
Arsenal is known for its fast attacking speed. They pass the ball very quickly. This time, Henry also dribbled the ball very quickly in the middle. With a flick of his legs, he easily changed direction, left Gallas behind, and broke into Chelsea's hinterland.
At this time, Chelsea's defensive players immediately became cautious. John Terry and Frank Lampard ran over to block Henry, making it impossible for Henry to continue dribbling the ball. He could only kick it to Bergkamp on the left.
Bergkamp is known as one of the best strikers in the world, and he is very strong. Germany's "Kicker" once described Bergkamp as: cold, elegant, sharp, and deadly. He has unparalleled awareness, exquisite footwork, and extraordinary talent, and is considered one of the most perfect strikers in the world.
Although he is 35 years old this year, his physical strength and speed are far from his peak period, but his rich experience makes him more aware. After receiving the ball, facing the double-team of Chelsea defenders, Bergkamp glanced at it and followed up with a heel tap. The ball went directly over Lampard's side and was transferred to the feet of Francisco Fabregas who was coming from behind.
Great pass!!!!
At this point, Fabregas is in a very good position. ?
Because the Chelsea players were marking Henry, Bergkamp and Pires, the young player, who was only 17 and a half years old, was not defended at the front of the penalty area... Too much attention made Chelsea miss someone. ?
After Fabregas received the ball, he took only one step forward and then swung his foot and shot! ! ?
Almost all English media's comments on Fabregas focus on his passing. Since joining the Premier League, Fabregas has been showing his classic passing skills on the court. It is undeniable that his shooting ability is not as sharp as his passing, but it is also very accurate. This is why Wenger focuses on training Fabregas.
This shot showed Fabregas' shooting ability... a cold shot that went straight to the left corner of the goal! ?
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech reacted quickly, but the shot was too sudden and he still couldn't keep up with the speed of the ball. Fabregas finally scored for Arsenal after 15 minutes of crazy attack.
This also declares that Arsenal's tactics are successful! ! ?
"The ball goes in! Francisco~~~~~~Fabregas!!!! This young player from Arenys del Ma, Spain, scored the first goal for Arsenal. He is so outstanding. Since he joined the first team, his performance... is perfect!!!"?
The Arsenal fans in the audience were also very excited. Before the game started, many media, newspapers and magazines were optimistic about Chelsea. The odds offered by major bookmakers really embarrassed Arsenal, the defending champion, and made them feel very depressed. In fact, even most of these Arsenal fans were not optimistic about Arsenal. Compared with Chelsea's record, even if Arsenal was second in the league, it was nothing. ?
But now, the team has scored the first goal, what could be more exciting than this! ? ?
Let's look at the black-haired boy No. 21 on the other side, who is the same age as Fabregas. Although he humiliated Arsenal at Highbury last season, and all the fans will never forget that game, and will always use shouting to remind the players on the field to pay attention to defense, at least in this game, he has not played much and there is no evidence of his strength. ?
What's the point of Chelsea's winning streak? Aren't they still ahead of Arsenal now? ? ?
This thought made Arsenal fans even more excited. They kept waving flags and shouting in the stands, cheering and celebrating the goal. On the other hand, the Blues fans were a little dull. Although the game had only been 15 minutes, Chelsea would usually have scored a goal at this time. But now the opponent scored first, and they were not dominant on the field. This made the Blues fans a little confused and uncomfortable. They were silent for more than ten seconds before they reacted and began to fight back with boos.
At this time, Wenger sat upright in his seat in the Arsenal coaching booth, his face slightly relieved, and his heart somewhat at ease. He originally thought that Chelsea would definitely have some special tactics, but at least up to now, the game was still in his hands, and after Arsenal had a one-goal advantage, the team's momentum was even stronger. For these young players, a smooth game can even bring out 120% of their abilities, so the game will be much easier. ?
But is it really like this!? ?
Just like Wenger, Chelsea coach Mourinho sat there with his arms crossed, with no expression on his face. In fact, there was no fluctuation in his heart, and the current backward situation was also within his expectations.
Just like Wenger's idea, it is unrealistic to completely prevent Arsenal from scoring in the match. The 'madman' thinks that as long as Chelsea can play to their best and bring out the power of the new tactics, with the strength of the black-haired boy, it may only take a few minutes to tie the score or even overtake! ?
In short, both coaches are very confident, so who is more confident? ? ?
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Mathieu Flamini is a very young player. Like many young players of Arsenal, he also made some achievements in the French league and was then spotted by Wenger and recruited to the Arsenal team.
This season, Arsenal's veterans were suspended or injured, which gave Flamini a chance. In Wenger's mind, Flamini was trained as the main defensive midfielder who would be the pillar of Arsenal's midfield in the future. He and Fabregas, one in attack and one in defense, formed the entire team. His ability was beyond doubt as he was so favored by the Frenchman. ?
In fact, before the game, Wenger had told him that his task in this game was to defend, so when Arsenal attacked very forward, Flamini still did not join in, but chose to stand next to Wang Li, responsible for the team's defense, and always alert to Chelsea's counterattack. ?
It has to be said that Flamini's approach did cause some trouble for Chelsea's offense. ?
Originally, under the influence of Arsenal fans, Highbury Stadium and many other factors, Chelsea players were not in good shape at the beginning of the game. In addition, Arsenal's attack was very smooth, which made Chelsea have few chances. Flamini's close defense on Wang Li made Chelsea's poor counterattacks even worse. ?
Wang Li was standing near the midline now. Seeing the bad situation on the field, he felt a little headache. This was not because of the white guy next to him. In fact, Flamini's defense did not pose much threat to him. The main reason for his headache was that after the game resumed, Chelsea was still suppressed by Arsenal, which made it difficult for his teammates to organize an effective attack. He knew that the team had fallen into a passive position. The most important thing now was to launch a sharp counterattack to let Arsenal know that Chelsea was not a soft persimmon even if they were playing away! ! ?
Campbell dribbled the ball across the center line and passed it to Ashley Cole next to him. Cole received the ball and passed it to Pires on the wing. Undoubtedly, Pires' dribbling ability is the best in the Arsenal team. He is also very fast and can always use fast dribbling to attack and threaten Chelsea's defense.
Seeing this pass, Wang Li quietly followed from behind. ?
After receiving the ball, Pires decided to dribble directly to Chelsea's wing. He has been doing this in this game, which can always find good opportunities for Arsenal to attack. When he saw a defender No. 17 approaching, Pires still did not pass the ball. In the previous minutes, this No. 17 had been passed by him twice, so he was now very confident to continue dribbling. ?
But at this moment, he saw Henry in front of him shouting at him: "Be careful!!"
Just when Pires was still confused, a figure suddenly appeared in front of him, and before he could react, the figure had already run behind him. ?
Pires was so surprised that he didn't react. For a moment, he thought he was dazzled, so he ran forward two steps. However, at this time, a burst of laughter came from the direction of the Blues fans in the stands. Pires touched the back of his head in confusion, which made him look even more ridiculous, and the laughter became louder. He looked down and found that the football under his feet had disappeared.
Just when Pires was very and thought he had lost face, Wang angry Li had already crossed the center line with the ball. He didn't care about Pires's thoughts. The most important thing now was to launch a quick counterattack. In this rare opportunity, he directly used the Lingbo Weibu to maximize his speed, pushed the ball forward, and then chased the ball, which made his speed almost reach the limit! ?
"Wang Li!! Beautiful steal. Now he is dribbling the ball towards Arsenal's half at an incredible speed. His speed is really too fast. This Chinese player is really a sports genius. I believe that even if he participates in the track and field competition in the Olympics, he can win a championship!!"?
The commentator of the ancient oriental court TV station had been depressed for a long time. When he saw Chelsea's counterattack, he finally became excited. In any case, the main reason why the court TV station came to the Premier League for an interview was that Chelsea had Wang Li. They naturally supported Chelsea. ?
At this time, Arsenal's players had already reacted and immediately all ran to their own half of the field. However, most of the players could only watch the figure with '21' written on his back getting farther and farther away, but they were powerless to do anything.
"Look, Chelsea's quick counterattack!!"
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