"This is ESPN Sports Channel in Singapore, good evening everyone, I am the commentator Zhan Jun."
Behind the commentary desk sat a man in a fine suit and glasses.
"The guest we invited today is Mr. Huang Jianxiang, a well-known football commentator from mainland China. Hello, Mr. Huang."
"Hello." Huang Jianxiang, who was named a guest and actually came for an "internship", nodded in response.
"What I present to you today is the 15th round of the 2006-07 Premier League season. Tottenham Hotspur challenges Arsenal on the field."
"As we all know, the North London derby has always been as intense as the Double Reds and Merseyside derbies."
"What do you think of Mr. Huang's game tonight?"
Although Arsenal is full of big names today, in order to reverse the decline of the league, Wenger even brought out Henry, who was not fully recovered from his injury. It can be said that this derby match is inevitable.
But the purpose of Huang Jianxiang's appearance today is to canvass votes for Tottenham and Wang Xiaodong. After all, no matter how much the fans like Arsenal, it cannot change the fact that Wang Xiaodong is a Chinese player.
"There is no doubt that tonight's game is definitely a match where Mars hits the earth." Facing the camera, Huang Jianxiang talked eloquently, "Arsenal has lost three games in a row and has been left behind by the first group of teams this season. , it can be said that the championship is basically hopeless.”
"It is also an important event for the team such as the North London Derby. Wenger will definitely bring out the strongest lineup to face it, and hopes to reverse the decline with a victory in the derby."
"This is undoubtedly a huge test for Tottenham who are playing away from home."
"But." Huang Jianxiang changed the topic.
"Tottenham are not vegetarians here either."
"Mr. Berbatov has become more and more accustomed to the Premier League recently. He has made it clear in the pre-match interview that he wants to use this North London derby to test his strength."
"Robbie Keane and Lennon are the strong attackers in the team. After Campbell left the Gunners, Arsenal's defense has been a worry for the fans."
"In addition, in the midfield, the Gunners' latest core midfielder is Cesc Fabregas from Spain. He is a player only two years older than Wang Xiaodong."
"His foot skills, passing control ability and grasp of timing have already begun to show off, and he can be regarded as a master. However, one thing that needs to be noted is that this player's body is very thin. In the Premier League, which is known for its confrontation, It’s easy to suffer losses.”
"And Wang Xiaodong, who serves as Tottenham's main midfielder, cannot possibly not know this."
"He will definitely use strength and frequent physical confrontations to disrupt the opponent."
"So in my opinion, whoever scores the first goal from both sides is the key."
"If Tottenham scores the first goal, Tottenham's possibility of taking three points away from home will be infinitely magnified."
Seeing Huang Jianxiang making such a comment so easily, the directors and leaders behind the scenes couldn't help but nod.
After all, he is a well-known football commentator on mainland China's CCTV. Although he moved from Serie A to the Premier League, this is not a big deal for Huang Jianxiang, who has commented on the World Cup.
"Director Huang is right. Judging from historical encounters, Arsenal has remained unbeaten with 8 wins and 6 draws in the past 14 North London derbies. However, the past record does not represent the current situation. Now Tottenham has a completely new look. It is completely new. A team full of vigor and vitality." Zhan Jun nodded and took over the conversation.
"Now that the players from both sides have entered the stadium, let us once again introduce the starting players of both sides."
"For the home team Arsenal, head coach Arsene Wenger has arranged a 4231 formation."
"The goalkeeper is the German madman Lehmann."
"Galas has been suspended due to red cards, and the four defenders of John Djourou, Senderos, Kolo Toure and Eboue have returned to the starting lineup."
"In the midfield, Brazilian Gilberto Silva and Spaniard Cesc Fabregas, who just won the European Golden Boy Award, partner in the defensive midfielder."
"According to the voting results announced by Tuttosport, 19 of the 30 votes were cast as the first choice for Arsenal talent, with a total score of 253 points. Messi, the winner of the last Golden Boy Award, Argentina and Barcelona star, ranked second, with a score of 253 points. for 179 points."
"Tottenham new star Lennon was also ranked fifth in the Golden Boy Award selection list. He is the best-ranked player in the English team. His compatriot, Cesc Fabregas' teammate and Wang Xiaodong's former teammate Wo Alcott, ranked sixteenth.”
"Fabrigas is well-deserved to be elected as the European Golden Boy. In the past year, with his stable performance and occasional flashes, he has attracted the attention of the media in major European leagues."
"The Catalan, who won both La Liga and the European double, also had some complaints about the club letting go of a talent like him."
"Fasciano's popularity at Arsenal has soared recently, and Gunners fans even forgot about Vieira." Huang Jianxiang also interjected.
"Today Fabregas once again appeared in the Gunners lineup as the main midfielder. It seems that Fabregas has won Wenger's trust."
"In front of Fabien, the three midfielders are Dutchman Robin van Persie, Czech player Rosicky and Swedish bald Ljungberg."
"Ljungberg is the oldest player in Arsenal's squad following Dennis Bergkamp's retirement."
"Excluding Ljungberg, the average age of the Gunners' current main roster is less than 22 years old."
"This game is also Ljungberg's first game after returning from injury."
"On the forward line, we have Thierry Henry, the most powerful contender for this year's European Ballon d'Or."
"The gun king scored three goals in this year's World Cup and was one of the contributors to the team's entry into the finals."
"As the core of Arsenal, as long as Henry is on the pitch, the Gunners have nothing to fear."
Hearing Zhan Jun say this, Huang Jianxiang, who was drinking water on the side, couldn't help but nodded.
He knew that Zhan Jun was a die-hard Red Army player, and he could say this out of respect for the Gunners under Wenger and Henry.
Thierry Henry is worthy of the name of the gun king!
"For Tottenham Hotspur, head coach Martin Joel has arranged a 4-4-2 formation."
"The goalkeeper is Robinson, the main goalkeeper."
"The four defenders are Gareth Bale, Michael Dawson, Ledley Kim and South Korean player Lee Young-pyo."
"The two starting midfielders are Tim Tenio and Wang Xiaodong."
"Wang Xiaodong is a hot new star in the Premier League today. Unlike other international players who have studied abroad, Wang Xiaodong grew up in England and received the influence of modern British football, so he debuted in a league like English League One."
"However, Wang Xiaodong's growth is also visible to the naked eye. He was the top scorer in the League Cup last season and scored more than 20 goals for Southampton, qualifying for promotion to the Premier League."
"Tottenham bought him to North London for 20 million this year. From his performance in more than a dozen games this season, we can see that Tottenham made the right bet this time."
"The two wings in front of Wang Xiaodong are Mal Blanc and Alan Lennon."
"Robbie Keane and Bulgarian Footballer Berbatov join forces to start the striker."
"Okay, the game whistle sounds and the away team kicks off first."
"...Robbie Keane passes back..."
"The ball came to Wang Xiaodong's feet."
"Wang Xiaodong dribbles the ball."
"Keane was shouting, telling him not to worry, and his teammates were pulling over to help him..."
Watching Wang Xiaodong slowly dribbling the ball from the right side to the midline in the camera, in order to make the fans in front of the TV more confident, Zhan Jun casually introduced Wang Xiaodong's data.
"So far, Wang Xiaodong has scored one goal and provided three assists for Tottenham. As a defender, this is already very rare."
"And judging from the number of starts, Wang Xiaodong has become Tottenham's unbeatable midfielder."
"Fabregas steps up!"
"I brought a little too much."
"The passing lanes were blocked."
"Wang Xiaodong protects the ball with his back..."
Seeing the new Golden Boy Award winner trapped in Wang Xiaodong's back, Huang Jianxiang's lips curled up involuntarily.
"Wang Xiaodong's ability to protect the ball is very stable! Most players cannot grab the ball at his feet."
"That's right." Zhan Jun agreed.
At this moment, Henry also broke into the shot and blocked Wang Xiaodong's passing route.
Huang Jianxiang's eyes lit up and he suddenly said: "And look, Wang Xiaodong's ball protection, doesn't it look a bit like Henry?"
