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Chapter 237 God's Favor, Leicester City's Dream Start
[After the game, I saw tears in your eyes, did you cry because you were closer to the championship? 】

In the post-match interview, Ranieri attended with Rossi and Vardy.

Hearing the reporter's question, Ranieri first laughed, pinched his nose, and said: "I'm really excited. Because I saw some old people wearing our jerseys coming to the scene. They are probably about the same age as me. It's unbelievable."

"They came from Leicester, maybe seven or eight hours on the bus, to come and support us, I was very touched, especially when we won the game."

[So, after more than 30 years of coaching career, such a scene will touch you more than winning the championship? 】

Facing sharp questions from reporters, Ranieri avoided the topic of winning the championship and replied: "Of course, my job requires the affection of the fans. It is very important to me. If I don't have these, my career will be over."

[From the end of the season, there is not much left. Is the team's goal still relegation? 】

Ranieri laughed again and quipped: "Hey buddy! We're in the Champions League! We're in the Champions League, aren't we?"

"Dilly Ding Dlly Dong!"

"It is a waste of your opportunity to ask questions if you are still mentioning relegation. Please ask the next media."

The humorous answer made everyone burst into laughter.

[Jamie, congratulations on scoring two goals in this game and coming to the second place in the scorer list. What do you think of the future games? 】

Vardy patted Rossi on the shoulder first, and said: "First of all, our Rossi is the second scorer. He scored 21 goals like me, but his assists are much more than mine."

"It was a great game, it was not easy, but we worked hard and scored three goals, we enjoyed it and then went back to the training ground and focused on preparing for next week's game."

[Luo, next week's opponent is West Ham United. They are from London. As we all know, you are playing against London teams. They are all in good condition and can score goals. 】

This is a challenge!
Rossi smiled and said: "We lost to Arsenal 2:5, I didn't score. I take every game very seriously and respect every opponent. Do you know how difficult it is to score a goal? Especially them (West Ham United), unbeaten in the last seven rounds, we will go all out."

After the press conference, the players took the bus and returned to Leicester.

In the weekend game, Tottenham won the game. They and Arsenal have 65 points, ranking second with a goal difference advantage.

Leicester City is preparing for the game at the training ground, and the players are very relaxed, because they have confirmed their qualifications for the Champions League next season and exceeded their pre-match goals.

Now they just need to enjoy every next game.

West Ham United has entered the devil's schedule since March.

Fighting on two fronts, they have to face strong teams such as Tottenham, Manchester United, Chelsea, and Arsenal.

However, they have played a brilliant record of unbeaten in 7 rounds of the league, ranking No.55 in the league with 6 points, only one point away from Manchester United in the European theater.

In the FA Cup, first eliminated Liverpool, and then drew with Manchester United. There will be a rematch with Manchester United in the middle of the week.

In the weekend league, Leicester City is scheduled to play Arsenal and Tottenham on Sunday night as the three important finale games of this week.

At present, in the remaining five rounds of the league, only these three teams have the best chance to compete for the championship.

Leicester City's game was scheduled for 2:[-] in the afternoon, the sun was shining, and the home fans entered the stadium early to cheer for the team.

Nine months ago, they never thought that the team would rank first in the league.

Every home game may be an important moment to win the championship, and they don't want to miss this exciting moment.

Although West Ham United were eliminated from the FA Cup by Manchester United three days ago, no one would think that they would be an easy team to deal with.

In the past 3 months, they have only lost one game against five teams in the Premier League BIG6. The reputation of the Hammers has once again become famous in the Premier League.

Although they played a game in the middle of the week, it did not affect their strong fighting spirit in the slightest.

Under the leadership of referee Jonathan Moss, players from both sides stepped into the King Power Stadium.

More than 3 fans slapped the paper in their hands on the palm of their left palm, and gave a shocking high-five to create the momentum of the home court.

In the away game, West Ham United formed their main 4-3-3 lineup.

Carroll, the main center of West Ham United, was put on the bench in this game due to continuous fighting on multiple lines. He was replaced by Emenick.

The striker from Nigeria has a good aerial advantage, physical fitness and speed, and can attack Leicester City's defense.

Payet was placed in the position of left winger, allowing him to give full play to his technical characteristics, use breakthroughs, disrupt the opponent's defense, and form a threat.

Moses on the right can also rely on his individual combat ability to attack the opponent's defense.

Leicester City's formation has not changed, and it is still Ranieri's best 4-4-2 defensive counterattack tactics.

In the first round of the match, West Ham United lost 1:2 at home. In the final stage, the goalkeeper was sent off with a red card. The whole team wanted to complete revenge in the away game.

In the first half, West Ham kicked off first.

What they rely on is the interception in the midfield and the assault on the side.

After a few simple passes, the ball came to Payet on the wing.

Facing Mahrez's defense, Payet first used his strong body to get rid of the defense, and rushed in from the wing.

Mahrez chased and interfered, but his defense was weak, and he couldn't shake Payet who dribbled the ball.

Full-back Danny Simpson stepped forward to help defend, and formed a double-team with his teammates to block the opponent's breakthrough.

But Paye turned the ball in with his right foot, accelerated the change of direction suddenly, and rushed out of the double-team of the two.

Mahrez behind him had no time to brake, and slammed into Payet from behind, causing him to fall into the penalty area.

drop!
The referee's whistle sounded, it was a foul, there was no doubt about it.

But Payet fell in the penalty area, will it be a penalty?

Players from both sides gathered around, questioning the referee and putting pressure on him.

This game is very important to both sides, and every penalty is very critical.

In the end, the referee gave West Ham a free kick on the right side of the penalty area.

This is also one of West Ham United's offensive tactics. The midfielder has enough height advantage to take root in the penalty area.

[Free kick attack is an important offensive scoring method for West Ham United this season. 】

[They have an advantage in height, let's see how Leicester City defends? 】

[Paye pills! 】

【Later! 】

[Kuyat header! 】

[Schmeichel hits the ball! 】

【Hits on the goal post... Bounces to the other side...】

【Still the gatepost...】

[The ball hit the goal post twice in a row and finally fell into Schmeichel's arms. 】

[Leicester City escaped. 】

【They have to thank God for his care! 】

Schmeichel quickly got up and threw the ball to the frontcourt.

Maybe he was still immersed in the two thrilling and dangerous situations in front of the goal just now. After throwing the ball with his hand, his foot slipped and fell to the ground.

After receiving the ball from the left, Albrighton distributed it to Drinkwater in the center.

West Ham United's double-team was quick, and Drinkwater passed forward to Kanter before the double-team.

The midfielder desperately chased back, but Kanter, who was small and low in center of gravity, dribbled the ball quickly, and stuck the tall Obiang behind him.

As long as he pushes Kanter from behind, it is a foul, which makes Obiang who is chasing back very uncomfortable.

Kante watched as he dribbled and passed the ball to Rossi's feet on the left side of the penalty area.

Central defender Obonna stood sideways, blocking Rossi's shot to the center and breaking through the space.

Obiang also came from behind, forming a siege.

Rossi, who has a reverse foot, can't form a shot from the left, which is also where Obonna is smart.

Block Rossi's dominant foot, forcing him to go outside.

But Rossi used the outer instep of his right foot to make a wonderful arc close to the ground, avoiding Obonna's blockade, whistling past the door, and appeared at the feet of Vardy who was pointing back.

Vardy kept the ball straight to the lower right corner of the goal, and the goalkeeper was too late to save.

Another central defender, Winston Reed, has also flew to block the hole of the gun, but he couldn't stop the ball from going straight to the dead corner of the goal.

[GOAL! ! ! 】

[Counterattack, counterattack again! 】

[From the goalkeeper's hand throw to the last shot, Leicester City only took 18 seconds to complete the goal. 】

[They made a fantastic start. 】

[West Ham United are still sighing for the missed goal just now, and now they have to worry about losing the goal. 】

【Critical battle, can't help but relax in the slightest. 】

At the King Power Stadium, thunderous shouts came overwhelmingly.

The team took the lead early and played at home again, which is very beneficial for the following games.

The West Ham United players were a little surprised at first, because the opponent's counterattack was too fast.

But they quickly calmed down again.

The opponents I faced recently were not giants, but they all scored goals at the last moment.

Rich reversal experience and strong self-confidence allowed them to regain their composure and wait for the kick-off in the middle circle.

(End of this chapter)