In the 19th round of the Premier League, Leeds United drew 0-0 with Liverpool away from home.
Leeds United’s official website announced a news.
The team's Dutch forward Robin Van Persie will move to Real Madrid after the winter transfer window opens for a transfer fee of 24 million pounds.
As soon as the news came out, fans were in an uproar.
Originally, Leeds United did not have enough offensive firepower, so they were eliminated from the Champions League.
Now Van Persie has just come back, in great form, scoring goals one after another. Just when all Leeds United fans were looking forward to Van Persie leading the team to continue winning, information about Van Persie's transfer suddenly came to light, and it was an official announcement.
The fans are angry first, because fans will always make no secret of their love for all capable players and express their disgust for players who cannot bring victory to the team. Now, the team's most capable forward and the most goal-scoring forward is leaving, how can they not be angry?
Then, they felt a pity and left messages below asking Van Persie to stay on the team.
But business is business, and things that have been decided cannot be changed.
Subsequently, Leeds United also held a media conference, with head coaches George Lee and Robin van Persie present.
"Thank you all very much. I gained a lot during my three years at Leeds United, made many new friends, and left many wonderful memories here." Van Persie began his speech to all the media.
Then, when asked if he left because of conflicts with the coach, Van Persie responded this way.
"Coach Li is a very good coach. He allows and supports me to play in a bigger club. From the first day I joined Leeds United, we have a tacit understanding and there is no conflict between us."
When finally asked if he would play in the next league game, Van Persie said yes.
"Yes, my first league game when I joined Leeds United three years ago was against Arsenal. I remember that game very clearly. Although we lost, we played our style, our tactics and the game. It’s wonderful. Three years later today, my last league game after leaving Leeds was also against Arsenal, which is a coincidence.”
Just when the reporter was about to ask the next question, Van Persie said that he had not finished speaking yet and continued.
"Arsenal is the team I have always dreamed of joining since I was a child. My father and I are both Arsenal fans. I almost joined Arsenal when I was still in the Netherlands, but unfortunately it didn't work out. Now I can use this It’s a very meaningful way to end my Premier League career.”
George Li glared at Van Persie.
Then he took the microphone and spoke to Van Persie.
"I have really wronged you by coming here. If the winter window opens, you should go and play two games for Arsenal before leaving. I will explain to Real Madrid..."
Van Persie quickly waved his hand.
George Li tried to hit Van Persie, but Van Persie quickly hid with his head in his hands.
The reporters below burst into laughter.
It was obvious that George Li was joking. Such a media conference was made by these two people not like a farewell at all.
^^^
Robin van Persie steps into Elland Road for the last time.
"Robin, stay."
"we need you."
"..."
The fans started shouting after seeing Van Persie enter the field, expressing that they wanted Van Persie to stay.
Of course, there is also a small group of extreme fans who are scolding Van Persie and accusing him of running away and going to Real Madrid for money. Although it was very quiet, Van Persie heard it.
Van Persie pretended not to hear, but took the initiative to reach out and wave to the fans who supported him.
Today, Van Persie still plays the right winger he is most familiar with, forming a front three with Kuyt and Smith.
The bitter Smith once again appeared in his least favorite position of left winger today.
In the midfield, Milner, Graveson and Parker formed a new iron triangle combination, which can be regarded as a new attempt by Lee.
The four defenders, Mills, Albcheson, Granqvist, and Baines started together.
The goalkeeper is still Edwin van der Sar.
As for today’s opponent, Arsenal.
Although Wenger said before the game, there must be an end to the beginning. Since Van Persie lost against Arsenal in his first league game in the Premier League, he will definitely lose in the last game today, even if he is an Arsenal fan.
It's just that today Arsenal cannot field the strongest lineup to deal with today's Leeds United.
Adebayor passed the ball to Rosicky behind him and started running forward.
But Rosicky immediately encountered Smith's frontcourt press.
Smith?
Rosicky was immediately stunned. Before the game, Leeds United's starting lineup was Milner in the center and Smith on the left.
Why is it that as soon as I get the ball in the middle, Smith comes over immediately? What should I do on the wing?
Rosicky passed the ball to Toure on the right before Smith, and took a look at Leeds United's attack on the wing. Smith suddenly came to the wing, so who was left on the wing?
It was Milner. He had just completed the kick-off. Milner and Smith completed a position change. Smith went to the center and Milner went to the left.
Toure squeezed Milner with his body first, trying to get past him.
But Milner didn't look strong, and he was still a fast player, but he actually managed to hold off Toure.
Although he held it, Toure was still squeezed out of the space and entered Leeds United's half.
However, as soon as he entered the opponent's half, Baynes broke out from the diagonal and intercepted the ball with a sliding tackle.
After intercepting the ball, Baines passed the ball directly to Milner on the wing. Toure, who was supposed to be defending at that position, had just gotten up and was chasing after him.
Milner easily broke into Arsenal's house, and because the opponent's two central defenders did not come up, Milner calmly buckled the ball from his left foot back to his right foot, and then used his right foot to complete a cross from the left.
For this ball, Kuyt was running forward, while Smith was starting to move forward from the penalty spot in the middle. Arsenal's two defenders marked these two men.
"Later point!"
Wenger had discovered Leeds United's intentions and loudly reminded his players.
Lehmann took the lead to discover Van Persie at the back point. After all, he was facing the attacking direction of the Leeds United players and quickly moved towards the back point.
But a little late, Van Persie jumped directly to attack the goal.
The ball went over Lehmann's glove and the Arsenal goalkeeper was unable to reach it.
However, the ball was also higher than the crossbar and almost had a chance to score.
"Huh~"
All the Leeds United fans in the audience exclaimed, and then began to applaud, applauding Leeds United's shot shortly after the opening.
"Pa bang bang~"
After the warm applause, the fans continued to watch the stadium intently. After all, this was the last game of Leeds United No. 9.
If you see Van Persie in the future, you may see him in the Champions League in the future.
At the same time, all fans also hope that Van Persie can score a goal in Leeds United's last game.
The enthusiastic home fans have been looking forward to Van Persie's final Leeds United game.
And Van Persie did not live up to the expectations of all fans.
However, it was not a goal, but an assist.
In the 16th minute of the game, Leeds United launched an attack from the left.
Baynes and Mills were particularly active today because of George Lee's tactical arrangements.
The full-back went directly to the frontcourt to defend the opposite Arsenal full-back holding the ball.
Even Arsenal, which is known as the best one-kick player in the Premier League, feels that it is difficult to mess with the ball in the backcourt.
After a few passes, Toure's ball was snatched away by Baynes.
Losing the ball in the backcourt is a taboo on the court.
Toure's fake move was seen through by Baynes, and he was one step ahead and waiting for him to take the initiative.
After completing the steal, it was still Baynes' cross from the left.
Still the last point.
Today, Leeds United made it clear that they were giving Van Persie the ball and hoped he could score.
But this time the Dutchman used his head slightly from behind to tip the ball to Smith in the center of the penalty area.
Smith was well prepared and even stuck out his tongue as he lifted his foot before shooting.
The ball whizzed past Arsenal's two centre-halves.
When Lehmann made the save, it was too late, and he watched the ball fly into the goal without any action.
Don't blame Lehmann for being incompetent, it's Smith who played too comfortably.
The position of the ball on the ground, the height of the bounce, etc., created this wonderful goal. Of course, Smith's own reasons also have a lot to do with it.
1 to 0.
"Perfect shot, perfect shot!"
The host shouted loudly and led the audience to shout "Alan Smith" and "Robin Van Persie's name".
After scoring the goal, the "nightclub duo" hugged each other again. This may be their last game together.
After Smith scored, he came to Van Persie and let Van Persie jump on his back to celebrate together.
The two of them ran half a football field like this.
In the following games, Arsenal recovered a little bit and began to think about using fast balls to promote the offense.
Especially for Leeds United's two relatively slow-moving central defenders, it should be a good choice to let Walcott attack from the right to the center. However, the Arsenal youngster did choose to go to the ground today, which also made Wen Wen off the court. Ge shook his head dissatisfied.
But the hard work paid off, and Adebayor finally found a chance before the end of the first half. Through the supplementary shot, he penetrated the gate guarded by Van der Sar.
1 to 1.
Arsenal equalized the score.
Van Persie's farewell game is full of suspense again.
^^^
Playing again in another location, this time Leeds United played more proactively, with frontcourt players constantly running around.
When Van Persie is suddenly at the front, Kuyt will come to the right.
When Smith comes to the center looking for opportunities to advance forward, Milner will secretly choose to go to the wing. Of course, when someone is needed on the right, Milner will also appear.
This makes Arsenal very uncomfortable.
After all, Wenger is very good at coaching offense, as for defense.
Then it all depends on the players' own abilities.
However, although Leeds United has been changing positions here, they still cannot pry open Arsenal's defense, which is not ranked first in the entire Premier League.
Gilberto stood like a wall in front of Arsenal's defense. Constantly cooperate with the defensive line to defend, clear and compete. At the same time, it also continuously delivers ammunition to the frontcourt.
As for Walcott, who performed well in the previous game against Leeds United, he met his opponent today. Not only did Baynes go up with the assist himself, he was also able to come back.
Walcott also did not perform well today, and his breakthrough completion rate was not high.
The two sides went back and forth in a stalemate, but no goal was scored.
Under Wenger's care, Arsenal strengthened its defense against Van Persie. Clichy hardly moved forward and kept an eye on Van Persie.
The two teams fought until the 80th minute, and Leeds United was already preparing to replace Van Persie with Arneson so that Van Persie could accept the applause of the audience.
But it happened at this moment that Leeds United scored.
It was Van Persie who scored the goal.
This time Smith started to cut in from the left, and after using consecutive fake moves to pass an Arsenal central defender twice, he still did not shoot, but chose to pass the ball across.
The ball passed from one side of the arc to the other side of the penalty area.
Van Persie, who was waiting there, did not choose to stop the ball, but chose to kick directly and hit the goal.
This ball is not Van Persie's favorite blast. It is an arc drawn by the inner instep.
Drawing a beautiful arc, the ball bypassed Lehmann's palm and flew into the goal against the left post.
In this way, Van Persie completed his last goal for Leeds United.
After scoring the goal, Van Persie ignored the obstruction and took off his jersey to reveal the white vest underneath.
"For Leeds!"
After three years at Leeds United and three years of growing up at Leeds United, it's time for Robin van Persie to say goodbye.
Before leaving, he gave a wonderful goal to all the fans.
Leeds United fans also gave their favorite Dutch striker farewell with the warmest cheers.
After the celebration, the referee Dean came over and showed Van Persie a yellow card.
But after showing it, he smiled and greeted Van Persie.
"Goodbye, Robin."
The yellow card doesn't matter anymore, because it's time for Van Persie to go off.
Van Persie greeted his teammates one by one, and then came to the sidelines to prepare to be substituted.
"Come on, boy."
"Beautiful, Robin."
After a simple greeting, Van Persie came to the bench and prepared to sit down.
I saw Arsenal launching a counterattack.
Hleb received a pass from Cesc Fabregas and made a sudden move.
Fortunately, Van der Sar had quick eyes and quick hands to catch the ball, preventing Van Persie from not winning this last Premier League game.
In the end, Leeds United won the game with Robin van Persie's winning goal.
After the game, Van Persie came to the stadium and heard all the fans shouting.
"Goodbye, Robin."
"Goodbye, Robin."
"..."
Van Persie kept waving and walked around the field several times.
With the fans shouting that couldn't stop for a long time, Van Persie even felt a little reluctant to give up.
For two and a half seasons, although Van Persie missed games every year due to injury, as long as he played, he was a sharp knife in the hands of George Lee.
In particular, his most iconic non-stop volley has become a weapon for Leeds United to destroy the city.
Finally, after signaling to the fans for the last time, Van Persie entered the player tunnel and prepared to attend media interviews.
1 goal and 1 assist, a perfect curtain call performance.
Due to Van Persie's recent hot form, many media have said that £24 million is less.
^^^
The day after the game, Leeds United’s official website continued to post a picture.
In the lonely dressing room, all Leeds United's jerseys were arranged according to numbers, except for the number 9 in the middle.
"Goodbye, Robin."
There are only these two words in the picture.
