"The draw for the Champions League quarter-finals has ended. The competition in the second half of this year will be very cruel. Whether Arsenal can break through and who has the last laugh will attract the attention of all Europe!"
——"Sky Sports"
"The first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals will be played on April 6. Can the Magic side lead Arsenal to create miracles again? However, it is worth mentioning that the contract renewal negotiations between the Magic side's agent and the club have reached an impasse. "
——"The Times"
"The Football Association of England previously revealed that the legendary player Sun Jihai will be inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame. He will become the first Eastern player to be inducted!"
——"The Sun"
"Bayern Munich will not be afraid of any opponent. Their goal is to win the Champions League."
——"Bild"
Quarter-finals, Arsenal vs Juventus.
The first round is on April 6.
The second round is on April 14th.
During this period, Arsenal will play two Premier League games and one FA Cup match.
March 19th.
Manchester City vs Arsenal.
Equation arrived in Manchester two days early. Not just to come and compete, but also because he was invited to an event.
On this day, a domestic boss also came to Manchester and visited the Manchester Football Academy with Cameron.
The Football Association is preparing to award Sun Jihai with a certificate of membership in the Premier League Hall of Fame on this day.
Fang Fang is now the most famous football player in the country, so he was naturally invited here.
In addition, Arsenal was about to play an away game against Manchester City, so he passed by in advance.
Along the way, he looked at the strict security measures at the scene. To be honest, he felt a little flattered.
I never thought I would be able to see this boss in person one day.
However, my boss is very concerned about football, so it is normal to come here to visit the football academy.
Naturally, he was accompanied by Manchester City legend Sun Jihai. Fan Zhiyi, a player who once studied abroad at Crystal Palace, also came to the scene.
Later, the mysterious boss personally issued the Hall of Fame certificate to Sun Jihai.
Sun Jihai wore glasses today, looked gentle and smiling, and hurriedly took the voucher.
There was a round of applause.
Equation also gave his heartfelt applause.
As a senior in domestic football, Sun Jihai stayed in Manchester City for 6 years. At that time, Manchester City had not been acquired by local tycoons and was still just a small Premier League team.
There is no doubt about Sun Jihai's previous strength, otherwise he would not have played 130 games in Manchester City and even worn the captain's armband.
It can be said that there are still many old Premier League fans who still remember the Manchester City captain.
It just so happens that the Manchester City training base is open to the public today.
Fang Fang walked outside with these two football seniors and chatted.
"Brother Fan and I flew to London before. We happened to go shopping in North London." Sun Jihai said happily, "Hey, we saw a lot of your posters on the streets. This is It’s something we couldn’t even imagine before. It feels so good for us to see this scene.”
Fang Fang did not expect to mention this matter. He analyzed: "It should be a promotional poster spontaneously arranged by the fans, because we won against Real Madrid before."
Sun Jihai said with a smile: "That's why I feel so surprised. After so many years, we finally saw domestic players playing in the Premier League again, and they also reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League. This was something we all looked forward to at the time. ."
Fan Zhiyi laughed and said: "I had a hard time trying to play in the Premier League. Let alone the Champions League, I had been playing in the English League for several years. I had the opportunity to go to the Premier League, but it was a pity."
"So, I advised Zhang Linpeng to go to Chelsea so as not to leave any regrets. But the guy didn't listen and insisted on staying at home. You said, a young man has talent himself, why not go out and make a career?"
"Although he has won many domestic championships and the AFC Champions League, it is of no use. He just left something that he can commemorate. How can this compare to the experience in the Premier League!"
Sun Jihai shook his head and persuaded: "It's better not to talk about this matter. Everyone has their own ambitions, and you can't force it."
Fan Zhiyi sighed and said, "Okay, let's not talk anymore. That's my personality anyway, and I'm not afraid of offending people. Don't worry about the equation."
Fang Fang smiled cheerfully and naturally said it was okay.
He must know this. If General Fan hadn't been outspoken, he wouldn't have offended many people in the country, and he wouldn't have been denied the opportunity to help the development of the national football team.
This topic feels a bit heavy.
Sun Jihai quickly changed his attention and said: "By the way, the senior management of Manchester City just joked with me and asked me to lobby for a transfer to Manchester City in the new season."
"Then how did you answer at that time?" Fan Zhiyi asked.
Sun Jihai smiled and said, "What else can I say? Fang Fang is now a favorite in the Premier League transfer market. If I can really persuade him, then he can come to the Premier League and become a professional agent."
Fang Fang smiled and said humbly: "Brother Sun has been praised too much. I have just made a name for myself now, and I still have a long way to go in the future."
Hearing what Fang Fang said, Fan Zhiyi waved his hand and reminded: "It's not enough to be so modest. You are now one of the top stars in the Premier League. Our future football still depends on you young people."
Sun Jihai also agreed: "Yes, you are much better than I was then, and you will definitely set more records here in the future. But don't let others look down upon you."
The three of them were chatting and walking slowly in the Manchester City base.
But soon, someone suddenly came over and found Sun Jihai and Fan Zhiyi, saying that they needed to go there for something.
As a result, Fang Fang met the Manchester City generals who were training not far away.
"Huh? Isn't this the captain of Arsenal?"
Aguero walked over and his eyes lit up. He was a little surprised to meet him here.
Aguero joked, "Aren't we going to play in the next game? Are you coming to our training base to spy on the situation?"
Fang Fang couldn't help but smile, "If that were the case, I might have been asked out by the security guard."
Both sides know that today is Manchester City's opening day.
Aguero smiled happily, walked over and shook hands with Fang Fang, "By the way, I also know an Oriental player named Wu Lei. He used to help us as a sparring partner in the Olympics. I heard that he is now playing in La Liga. Ball, time flies so fast!"
"If only he hadn't come to the Premier League, maybe we would have had the opportunity to exchange jerseys."
Fang Fang smiled and said: "If you don't mind, I can help, be a middleman and help you exchange jerseys."
"Then let's talk about it~" Aguero nodded happily.
After saying that, Fang Fang noticed De Bruyne and Silva behind him, and said a friendly hello.
"I hope there will be good weather when we play the day after tomorrow." De Bruyne said in a friendly manner.
Fang Fang nodded: "I look forward to it too."
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March 19th.
Pre-match press conference for the 32nd round of the Premier League.
When Guardiola was being interviewed, a reporter mentioned something about Sun Jihai and Equation.
Guardiola thought for a while and replied: "I have heard about Sun. Congratulations on his induction into the Premier League Hall of Fame. It is said that he spent six seasons at Manchester City. This is indeed not easy because the competition in the Premier League is very intense. "
"I think the equation will continue to move forward and his potential has not been fully realized. Of course, I hope we can limit him today, he is a guy who will cause us problems."
"I don't know about his contract extension with Arsenal. We are not over this season yet and will continue to focus on doing our job well."
This game is undoubtedly the focus of the game.
If Manchester City wins, they will be able to keep pace with first place Liverpool.
If Arsenal wins, they will also catch up with the first group in the league.
Both sides of the game will go all out today and send out their full lineups.
Arsenal won the right to kick off. At the beginning of the game, Manchester City pressed forward and maintained high pressure throughout the game.
They pressed hard from the start, which was to be expected.
Arsenal doesn't want to get used to it, and they are already used to it. It's up to you to grab the ball. It doesn't matter if you lose the ball. At worst, it will be their turn to grab it again.
Today's domestic commentators are Zhan Jun and Sun Jihai.
While talking about the game, Zhan Jun chatted with Sun Jihai, "The game has started, and we can see that Manchester City is still high-pressure. Having said that, when Sun returned to the Premier League before, did he feel like he was home?"
Sun Jihai smiled and said: "It feels good, everyone is very enthusiastic about us. Especially after seeing the equation, it reminds me of my days playing in the Premier League."
Zhan Jun said curiously: "A few days ago, Director Sun went to China and was inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame. Can you tell me how you feel now?"
Sun Jihai said modestly: "I feel a little bit ashamed, but this is also a recognition of me. I will continue to work hard and contribute to the development of football."
Zhan Jun sighed: "But time flies so fast. I still remember that we used to watch your live matches in the Premier League on the TV, but now we are watching the equation."
Sun Jihai also lamented: "So I hope our players can go abroad as soon as possible, so that they can grow even if they are not in the Premier League."
Time passed quickly, and in the sixth minute, the two sides snatched the football away from the sideline on Arsenal's left wing.
The sideline ball was given to Manchester City.
"Happy Boy" Sterling was very cunning. Before catching the ball, he used his big butt to push away Tierney behind him.
He created space for himself to handle the pass, then quickly turned around and took the ball to the side!
Tierney pulled and pulled from behind, but he couldn't stop Happy Boy from breaking through with the ball.
Aguero and Foden were already fighting for points in the penalty area, waiting for Sterling to pass.
However, the happy boy pinched his orchid fingers and suddenly cut inside. He chose to cut inside to hit the goal.
The height of the football was very high, and it only missed a corner of the crossbar and flew out.
Facing his teammates' helpless hands, Sterling showed a shy smile.
It seems to be saying that he is obviously doing a good job. Why didn't you score? ?
Guardiola realized that his joy was in vain on the sidelines. He turned around and slapped his smooth forehead.
He didn't want to say anything on the court. If Sterling is unhappy one day, there will be a big problem.
Fang Fang ran back from the frontcourt. When he saw this scene, he felt very stable in his heart.
Sterling is still happy today and still has the same taste.
Although this attack did not go well, Manchester City used their home momentum to seize the ball again and continue to attack Arsenal.
Foden received a long pass from De Bruyne on the right. He stopped and passed the ball and drove the ball into the ribs of the penalty area.
However, Arsenal's defense was very tight, and someone immediately came out to cover.
Foden quickly played the ball and found Aguero who came to meet him.
Aguero immediately helped his teammates complete a one-two match.
After passing through, Foden forced the goal in the small space of the penalty area.
However, Leno reacted quickly today and fell to the ground to stop Foden from hitting the goal!
"pretty!--"
"Manchester City did a good job of pushing the needle in the penalty area, but Leno turned them down!"
"The score is still 0:0!"
Wenger saw something was wrong with the situation and quickly shouted to his players from the sidelines.
"Watch your back, don't let anyone in like this again!!"
The players on the field are naturally aware of this, but Manchester City's offensive players are indeed very strong. It is actually a bit difficult to completely restrict them.
In order to stabilize the defense, Arsenal's frontcourt had to return to the midfield first, forcing Manchester City's offense to make mistakes.
The pressing in the midfield immediately became intense, and the ball rights were continuously exchanged at the feet of the players on both sides.
Manchester City's defense was already pressing very high before they knew it.
Fang Fang suddenly grabbed the ball in the center circle. Because there was someone defending in front of him, he did not choose to break through with the ball, but rarely passed it back to his teammates.
"The equation was passed back to his teammates, which is rare because he used to be Arsenal's hot spot!"
After the pass back, Equation quickly turned around, like a sharp arrow shot out of the string, straight into the hinterland of Manchester City.
His movement immediately pulled Manchester City's defense and forced them to retreat together.
At the same time, Arsenal's Foss immediately took the ball and advanced in the middle.
After realizing that many people’s eyes were on me,
While Fuchs was running, he immediately distributed the football to the right wing.
"Good pass! This is Arsenal's counterattack, advance through the middle and quickly split the sides!"
Saka caught the football while running, and this kick instantly pulled Manchester City's defense apart.
There are crossing routes everywhere in front of him!
Manchester City's defense is in chaos! !
Saka decisively played the ball and found his teammate who was grabbing points in the penalty area.
However, Fang Fang ran too fast in front of the penalty area, and the route of the passing ball obviously could not reach him!
But behind him!
Between the electric light and flint,
Equation's response is very fast, and it's just right if it's not in front of you!
Because there was a defensive player in front of him who was forced to retreat!
Fang Cheng quickly stopped at high speed and turned sideways to stop the football at his feet.
Immediately before the defensive player makes a reaction,
He suddenly faced the goal direction quickly and crossed his legs quickly!
Just then, his right foot accurately hit the bottom of the football from behind.
Immediately, the football flew out of an arc. In everyone's surprised eyes, the football flew into the far corner of the goal with a small arc!
"This is a trick shot!"
"gooooall——"
“This is an imaginative shot!!”
"Arsenal leads 1-0!!"
Fang Fang suddenly laughed and ran to the sidelines with open arms to celebrate.
This is a flower-bed shot!
Especially in the Premier League, it is difficult for ordinary people to perform this technical move.
He feels that this goal can definitely be included in the best goal collection of his career!
"It's a trick again! Last time it was a trick, this time it's a trick! Arsenal are one goal ahead!!"
Zhan Jun couldn't help but shouted excitedly, "It's unbelievable, this ball from Equation is so imaginative!"
Sun Jihai said with a smile: "It's really beautiful. Saka's cross ball went behind him, which just allowed Equation to complete the shot with the flower kick! I remember that in the European competitions, players who like to use the flower kick include Neymar and Di Maria, and now that’s added to the equation!!”
Zhan Jun continued: "However, in many cases, Fang Fang's playing style is very simple and unpretentious, but he will always show a gorgeous technical move at a critical moment. This makes the opponent feel unable to defend. We can see Manchester City's defense line In fact, the defense retreated very quickly, precisely because Fang Fang’s trick shot caught Manchester City by surprise!”
"The goalkeeper and central defender didn't react at all!"
Zhan Jun carefully analyzed the live broadcast replay, and the more he watched it, the more he wanted to make a case and wow him!
(End of chapter)
