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Chapter 227 Wenger's Courage

Arsenal manager Wenger has been under increasing pressure recently.

Almost every home game.

The broadcast cameras would scan the sky at the Emirates Stadium.

Because there might be another Arsenal fan group that rents a plane and flies over the Emirates Stadium with a banner that says "Wenger should be fired".

I have coached this team for 22 years.

This was the closest Wenger came to being sacked.

Actually.

Wenger himself has already thought about resigning.

He has had a 22-year career as the Gunners' head coach, during which he has had his moments of glory, but in the last dozen or so seasons.

He could basically only be considered to be struggling to hold on.

Before that, he could still lead Arsenal to compete for the top four and participate in the Champions League.

But last season, Arsenal finished sixth in the league and missed the Champions League, which put a lot of pressure on Wenger.

Before that season.

A survey among Arsenal fan groups showed.

Most fans still support Arsenal.

Only a small number of Arsenal fans said that Arsenal needs to change and that starting with replacing Wenger is the view of some people, led by a group of anti-Wenger Arsenal fans on AFTV.

And after the end of last season.

AFTV is a hit - the Arsenal fan channel whose hosts and guests are known for their sharp criticism of Wenger after every game.

And AFTV can be popular.

It's about the division among Arsenal fans.

Now.

According to media investigation.

Among Arsenal fans, the proportion of those who support Wenger has dropped to 50%!

This is already a very dangerous signal.
Wenger rubbed his temple.

The job of head coach is really stressful.

Arsenal can't afford to lose points now.

It is difficult for them to accept missing the Champions League for two consecutive seasons.

This has a huge financial impact on the club.

But in a league as competitive as the Premier League.

We want to maintain a stable position in the top four of the league through low-cost operations.

This is almost an impossible task.

Major competitors are recruiting.

The arms race in the Premier League is in full swing.

Even Everton spent 1.5 million pounds on buying players in the summer transfer window this season.

If Arsenal don't invest.

No matter how great Wenger is.

There's nothing he can do.
Arsenal is now living off its past glory.

Moreover, the capital is getting thinner and thinner.

Mertesacker is out for a long time due to injury.

Wenger even had to use Monreal to partner with Koscielny as the main central defender.

Sanchez's stats are pretty good.

But it failed to help Arsenal improve their league ranking.

Now with the arrival of a busy schedule.

Arsenal's weak squad will be further magnified.
When I think about these problems.

Wenger's head is about to explode.

He took a deep breath.

Once again, I focused on the upcoming game.

I have been a coach for so many years.

For the first time he felt.
The role of a player can be so great.

In this world, there actually can be a player who is almost unstoppable.

In the first round of the fight.

Arsenal played a defensive counterattack away from home.

This proved to be a poor choice.

Back home.

Wenger thought about it.

I think Arsenal still has to play Arsenal football.

"We must take the initiative at home!"

He said to his assistants.

"How do we defend against Yang?"

Wenger thought for a moment and said, "Limit their crosses and assign another player to keep an eye on him."

"Kick the exchanger? I don't think you can handle it, right?"

"We don't need to completely restrict him, just disrupt him and don't let him get the ball so comfortably. Our main focus in this game is offense!"

Wenger fiddled with the tactical flags.

I saw that No. 7 Sanchez, No. 11 Evil Beggar, No. 14 Walcott, and No. 9 Lacazette were all placed on the tactical board.

Then put two defensive midfielders behind them: Xhaka and Coquelin.

Then Wenger picked up the chess piece No. 34 Coquelin.

"Have Francis keep an eye on him. He's quick enough to keep him occupied and slow down his attack. Everyone else, take up position and deploy zone defense. Ensure that no matter where Yang appears, there are at least two players around him."

"And our offense needs to speed up the passing and create opportunities through flexible passes between the four attackers in the frontcourt!"

Although it is an away game.

But Liverpool did not treat it as a serious enemy.

This cannot be blamed on Liverpool for underestimating their opponents.

on the one hand.

Liverpool's form is indeed very good, and their performance against strong teams in the first half of the season was really outstanding.

on the other hand.

Arsenal's record against strong teams is too bad.

In the first half of the season, they drew with Manchester United and Tottenham, and lost to Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea.

In the BIG6 civil war, they only got 2 points.

The gap compared to Liverpool, which has 12 points, is visible to the naked eye.

In this situation.

English media believe that although Liverpool is playing away in this game, as long as they perform normally, they have a high chance of winning.

Whether it is Liverpool's coaching team or Liverpool's players.

When I stepped onto the turf of the Emirates Stadium, I was full of confidence.

They firmly believe that they can defeat Liverpool in this stadium, achieve a brilliant victory, and continue their strong momentum in the standings.

Before the game.

Klopp analyzed based on Arsenal's performance this season.

I think even if it is a home game.

Arsenal will also adopt a relatively safe strategy.

Before the game.

Klopp also complained to his assistants in private.

"Professor Wenger is probably really old and has lost his former courage." Klopp was not mocking Wenger.

But I am sighing.

At that time, Wenger went against all odds and insisted on implementing technological transformation in Arsenal, a traditional English giant with very strong traditional strength.

And now.

In order to stabilize the team offline.

He kept making compromises.

This is almost a vicious circle: Arsenal's performance declines, Wenger compromises on formation and tactics, and Arsenal's performance continues to decline
therefore.

Before the game.

Klopp feels that Arsenal will not be able to launch a large-scale attack even if they play at home due to the lack of lineup strength.

before the game starts.

A plane flew over the Emirates Stadium, carrying a banner that read "Wenger out!"

There was also a burst of boos from a certain section of the stands at the Emirates Stadium, although it was not very obvious, it could be heard.

It can explain
Arsenal is a divided team right now.

They've been declining for several seasons.

In this game, the only thing Liverpool needs to do is to seize the initiative of the game at the beginning, then launch an offensive and destroy the opponent with one goal after another!

However, soon after the game started.

Klopp stood on the sidelines with a gloomy face.

He guessed wrong.

Arsenal, playing at home, acted uncharacteristically.

They actually launched a massive attack.

Wave after wave of attacks ignited the passion at the Emirates Stadium.

Amid the cheers and encouragement from the entire stadium.

Sanchez cut in from the left and scored a world-class goal!

"Sanchez got the ball on the wing and faked it out. Going down the wing? Cut in! Shoot directly!!"

Penguin Sports commentator Zhang Jun exclaimed.

"A world-class goal! Sanchez oh oh oh! Karius is out of reach of this ball!"

"With this goal, Arsenal scored in the fifth minute of the game! One to zero!! Before this, everyone thought Arsenal had little chance of beating Liverpool, who are in great form this season, at home. But now it seems that everyone was wrong! From the start of the game, Arsenal continued to launch an offensive. Their attack after the start of the game made people think of the beautiful football of Arsenal at its peak."

After scoring the goal, Sanchez slid on his knees excitedly at the Emirates Stadium.

He clenched his fists and roared.

Sanchez came to Arsenal with ambition.

He hopes to continue chasing his championship dream.

His three seasons at Arsenal were somewhat disappointing.

The club lacks ambition.

Arsenal is very stable in the transfer market.

Wenger also seems to be becoming more conservative.

The atmosphere within Arsenal, the media environment, and the fan environment all indicate that this is a team that has reached rock bottom.

Despite the dissatisfaction in my heart.

But Sanchez still completed his work very conscientiously.

He is known as "Sang Dabi" by Arsenal fans.

Many times when the team fell into desperate situations, Sanchez would pull the team out and help the team turn the tide.

His personal abilities.

In the past two or three seasons, he has almost become a weapon to protect Arsenal.

This time, it was the Chilean who stood up again.

A beautiful inside shot helped Arsenal take the lead!
Sunshine frowned slightly.

He underestimated his opponent before the game.

The Chilean has scored 5 goals this season and cannot be found in the top scorer list.

However, it is not easy for a guy to be called the pillar of a team.

and.

The opponent may not be able to compare with Sunshine in terms of statistics throughout the entire season.

But it is entirely possible that a top star will appear and be in great form against Liverpool, defeating both Liverpool and Sunshine in one game.
The sun won't allow this to happen!

He took a deep breath.

Nice, beautiful goal.

But then
It's my turn.

This round of the league.

Liverpool and Manchester City's games started at the same time.

at the Etihad Stadium.

The score is still zero to zero.

Manchester City's opponent Everton defended the penalty area.

Manchester City passed the ball slowly on the periphery, looking for opportunities.

Just now.

The entire Etihad Stadium suddenly erupted in cheers.

"Arsenal scored!"

"Well done! Arsenal!"

“I love Gunners!”

"I'm going to get my girl in an Arsenal shirt tonight!"

Manchester City fans were jubilant.

They certainly want to see Arsenal win.

For Manchester City fans, Arsenal's victory will not threaten their top position.
Moreover, Arsenal's performance is not stable, and it is impossible for them to compete for the championship.

As for Arsenal fans, they certainly don't want their team to be supported by Manchester City fans for such reasons.
On the coaching bench.

A hint of joy appeared in Guardiola's heart.

Honestly.

Manchester City is in very good form this season and has performed very stably.

Logically, winning the championship should not be a problem.

Manchester City's lineup is here, whether it is the starting lineup or the substitutes, in the entire Premier League. No, in the whole of England, in the whole of Europe, in the whole world, only teams like Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich can compare with Manchester City.

Premier League
Just analyzing on paper.

Even Liverpool, who now have the same points as Manchester City.

It is not good enough. Their forward line is luxurious enough, but the midfield and backcourt are mediocre, and the depth of the bench cannot be compared with Manchester City.

Let’s analyze based on these facts.

Manchester City in the Premier League this season.

It can almost leave everyone far behind.

But rather.

Half a season has passed, and it is not Manchester City but Liverpool that tops the list.
This has made Guardiola pay more attention to Liverpool.

He found out. Although in another position.

Liverpool are not perfect.

But they have sunshine.

This new Ballon d'Or winner has greatly raised Liverpool's ceiling.
"Don't be too happy, old man."

Guardiola leaned back in his chair and spoke to his assistant.

"The game has just begun."

(End of this chapter)