Soccer Card System

Chapter 805 Attacking Arsenal's Weaknesses
Manchester City beat Southampton away! !

This naturally makes Manchester City fans rejoice!
They were already prepared to accept a draw.

Unexpectedly, they actually took the last second of the game, the last corner kick, and the last attack!
The young player Li Yuanshan headed the ball into the opponent's goal! !

This unexpected joy has made Manchester City fans in a very good mood these days! !

"I like this kid!!"

"I hope he can have more opportunities to play in the future!!!"

"Big center, this type of player is rare in Europe!"

Fans began to discuss Li Yuanshan more.

England's media is also covering the game.

The figure of Li Yuanshan's lore also appeared more often on TV.

In a word, Li Yuanshan became more famous.

He is a striker!
A striker only needs to score goals to become the darling of the media, which is nothing more than normal.

And at the same time.

in China!
Li Yuanshan made a lore and helped Manchester City score three points! !

Such news immediately made the entire fan circle boil.

The birth of Li Yuanshan really made the fans have more expectations.

Since in the Chinese Super League, the forward position has been occupied by foreign players for a long time, so there have been very few domestic forwards appearing recently! !
Weak! !

This is the first thing that comes to mind when all fans mention the national football team.

The appearance of Li Yuanshan is undoubtedly the life-saving straw to change the status quo of the national team's weakness.

Whether in England or in China.

Before the start of the next round of the league, people were eagerly discussing the topic of Li Yuanshan.

Lore! !
Always the most bloody scene on the football field.

And the player who sent the lore will naturally get more attention.

While the media is talking about it.

The final round of the UEFA Champions League group stage was staged.

Because Manchester City has secured the first place in the group in advance.

Therefore, in this group, the last round of Manchester City's game against Pilsen is meaningless.

Pilsen also locked in the first place ahead of schedule - the last place in the group.

Therefore, in this game, basically neither side will send the main force.

After all, for both sides, it is of course unwise to waste the physical strength of the main players for a meaningless game.

In this game, Manchester City even rotated the goalkeeper.

All youth team plus reserve team players play!

Li Yuanshan also got the chance to start.

Started in the Champions League for two consecutive games.

Even if it is two unimportant games, it is enough to cheer up the domestic fans.

Manchester City, which is playing at home, is playing in a third-tier lineup, so the coordination is definitely not as good as that of the first team.

Fortunately, their opponents were not much better.

The defensive organization of both sides looked a bit chaotic.

Fortunately, even though Manchester City has a third-tier lineup, they are still stronger than their opponents.

A chaotic game.

The score was two to one!

Manchester City won at home.

Li Yuanshan opened the scoring for the team.

Then Denis Suarez scored from a free kick.

And in another game in the same group.

AC Milan actually lost to CSKA Moscow in the away game! ! !
In this way, AC Milan's points were overtaken by CSKA Moscow!
The majestic Serie A giants didn't even qualify for the group and went to play in the Europa League.

And CSKA Moscow qualified as the second place in this group.

The UEFA Champions League group stage is over.

The draw for the round of [-] will be held next week after all the group matches are over.

And after Manchester City finished playing the game against Pilsen, they began to concentrate on the next round of the league's focus matchup!

In this game, Manchester City will be a guest at the Emirates Stadium to challenge the Premier League powerhouse Arsenal.

Arsenal have been in good form this season.

After [-] games so far, they have thirteen wins, one draw and two losses, with [-] points, ranking second in the league.

If you exclude Manchester City's horrific [-]-game winning streak this season, Arsenal's results have already been considered a very successful start in the previous Premier League!
Forty points in sixteen games!

An average of 2.5 points per game, such a scoring efficiency, even makes Arsenal fans feel that the team has returned to that time in the 03-04 season.

Those were the good times for Arsenal.
Last season, the team introduced Ozil!
In addition, the bank loan at the Emirates Stadium has also been paid off!
It seems that Arsenal is about to end that difficult time and start to show the real purchasing power of their Premier League giants in the transfer market!

Arsenal fans believe it!

As long as the team no longer has heavy debts!
Arsenal has the strength to pursue any top star in the world! !
Their most expensive ticket in the Premier League can prove it.

It's a pity that even though Arsenal are in full form this season, what they encounter is indeed a Manchester City in even better form, and much better! !
It is said that people are better than others, so mad!

Without Manchester City, Arsenal's achievements are enough for Arsenal fans to shout for the revival of the team! !

Sixteen consecutive victories! ! !

48 minutes! !!
Such a terrifying state and strength made Manchester City stand out, heading towards the league championship at full speed.

"No one can stop them!!"

Before the game, in a BBC sports program about the Premier League, a guest said this.

And this statement, of course, will not be refuted.

Manchester City is full of champions this season.

Of course, in the pre-match press conference, someone asked if the championship suspense was lost this season.

Coach Wenger of course gave a negative answer.

"No, no, I don't think so. Arsenal are currently eight points behind Manchester City. Similarly, Chelsea are currently eight points behind Manchester City. Manchester United has also won consecutive victories recently. This season, many teams are in very good form. I don't think the suspense of the league championship is over like this!"

Wenger stressed.

As for whether Arsenal will beat Manchester City at home.

Of course, it is impossible for the French coach to show weakness verbally.

"This is our home stadium!! Arsenal will show their strength!"

After Wenger finished speaking, he turned and left.

And at Manchester City's pre-match press conference.

Both Gao Bo and team captain Kompany, who attended the pre-match press conference, seemed very relaxed.

"Arsenal is in good form this season, but our goal is still to win and continue our winning rhythm!"

And when Kompany was asked if he didn't kill his opponent until the last second in the last game and won a victory with difficulty, when this would have an impact on the team, Kompany shook his head and said.

"No, no, no! It doesn't have the slightest impact! I don't think this will happen again in this game!"

Kompany said confidently.

Sixteen straight wins!

Enough for Manchester City to accumulate absolute confidence! !
And just the day before the game!
News came from Arsenal that Koscielny was injured in training!
"According to the news just received, Koscielny was injured without confrontation. Koscielny's injury is rather bad news. However, the good news is that Vermaelen has just recovered from his injury and he can play in this game!"

In the TV news, pre-match news about the match between Manchester City and Arsenal is being broadcast.

Gao Bo and Moya were drinking while watching the news.

"This is good news!"

Moya took a sip of his wine and said.

"Haha, yes, this is good news!!"

Gao Bo also laughed.

This season, Vermaelen has not played much.

The Belgian centre-back has been plagued by injuries since last season.

Injuries stopped.

And this season, he has only played three times in the league.

In Arsenal's three games without a win, Vermaelen appeared in two of them.

In the game Vermaelen played, Arsenal won one, drew and lost!
It can be said that the winning rate has dropped significantly.

Of course, the Arsenal captain is not lacking in strength.

But long-term injuries made it difficult for him to train and run-in systematically.

On the court, it is difficult for him to show his true strength.

Before the game, there was news that Vermaelen had recovered from injury again and had the possibility of appearing on the field.

But Koscielny has secured his main force this season.

As long as Koscielny has no problems, the possibility of Vermaelen's appearance is very small.

And now, as soon as Koscielny is injured, Vermaelen has become the only option for Arsenal's central defender position.

He will play with Mertesacker!
It's not just Kobo and Manchester City who think Vermaelen will be Arsenal's weakness.

Many media also think so.

"Sky Sports" said that Vermaelen's state in this game is likely to be a ticking time bomb for Arsenal's defense.

Once Vermaelen can't keep up with the rhythm of such a strong dialogue, Arsenal's defense will be in danger.

In this regard, the players themselves stood up and made a strong statement: "In this game, I am still Vermaelen at his peak!"

October 2013, 12!
London!

Emirates Stadium!

The match between Manchester City and Arsenal has been going on for more than ten minutes.

"Arsenal, playing at home, is not conservative at all. After the start of the game, the two sides got bigger and bigger!! Both sides continued to exert their strength on the offensive end, and the pace of the game was very fast!!"

In the commentary, Letkinson said.

"Wenger is very bold, although it is very risky, but I have to say, Arsenal did a good job in these 10 minutes!!" Redknapp said, his eyes looked from the commentary booth to the field, Manchester City's new round of offensive is coming! !
"Vermaelen grabs Griezmann. Beautiful!!!" Letkinson exclaimed excitedly! !
Prior to this, Vermaelen's several grabs were very successful.

The strength of this Belgian central defender is still here!

However, when Vermaelen pounced again, Griezmann's feet were lightly paused. This not only deceived Vermaelen, but also gave Griezmann time to smash the ball calmly! ! !

When Griezmann dunks the ball! ! !
The weakness of Vermaelen who just returned from injury exploded 1!

His muscular strength has not yet returned to its peak! !
Of course, when he was eager to turn around, Vermaelen almost lost his balance due to lack of strength! !

And Griezmann let him rush in from the other side! !
It doesn't matter if Vermaelen misses this time! !

More importantly, after Mertesacker was attracted by Hazard's running position, Vermaelen's side was directly broken through! !
In the middle of Arsenal's defense, a large blank area suddenly appeared in the middle! !

Fortunately, Arsenal's defensive position was raised very high before, and Griezmann broke through in one go, still some distance from the goal!
The two full-backs, Monreal and Sagna, desperately returned to the defense, trying to make up for the gap in the middle! !

"Griezmann's beautiful breakthrough!!! There is a big gap in Arsenal's defense!!!"

"Griezmann is going fast!!!"

Manchester City's players fully implemented Gao Bo's tactical intentions and stormed Vermaelen.

He knows that Arsenal will also judge his tactical intentions.

But what if it is judged?

It turns out!

This is where Arsenal's weakness lies! ! !
Griezmann is at full speed! !

He quickly reached the front of the penalty area! !
at this time! !
Arsenal's two full-backs also came over! !

Griezmann lifts his foot and shoots! ! !
The two full-backs shoveled down at the same time! !

With one simple move, two Arsenal defenders fell to the ground to block it! !
Arsenal's defense has been completely panicked! ! !
Griezmann took the opportunity to pick up the ball slightly! !
Football is on Sanchez's side! ! !
"Man City are advancing very fast!!!"

Sanchez stops the ball and presses into the penalty area! ! !
Mertesacker pounced! !
at the same time!

Hazard is also on this side! ! ! !

Sanchez passed the ball to Hazard on the outside of his foot! !
In the restricted area! !

Hazard is unguarded! ! !
Goalkeeper Szczesny walks out! ! !

Pounce on it! !
He wants to shorten the distance between himself and Hazard as much as possible, and he cannot let Hazard have a chance to take a shot! !

Start with Breakthrough Vermaelen!
Arsenal's defense collapsed!
At least for now, there is no complete line of defense in the penalty area!

Arsenal players, fight on your own! !
In this game, Gao Bo's tactics were very clear.

He used it to attack Arsenal, and the breakthrough point he chose was Vermaelen! !

Hazard didn't stay long after taking the ball!
While Szczesny rushed in front of him, Hazard easily pushed the ball to the middle! !

Szczesny hurried back!

Jump up and pounce! !

However, Griezmann, who was following up at this time, had already completed an easy push!

Under the watchful eyes of all Arsenal players and fans, the football slowly flew from the turf to the goal! !

Until the goal line is crossed! !

Will Mullen appeared on the goal line, and after being broken, he went straight to the goal line!
In the end, he was still one step too late.

Football crossed the goal line.
Dudu! !
The whistle sounded!

Manchester City lead by one goal!
(End of this chapter)