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"What did you say?!" After listening to assistant coach Patrice's report, Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger had just finished the game against Everton and was preparing to return to the visiting team's locker room for the post-match press conference. He was so shocked that he almost hit the door frame with his head. Thanks to old Rice's quick eyesight and quick hands, he didn't let this tragedy happen. "Pat, you mean, Manchester United and Tottenham both won today?"
"That's right," Patrice nodded and replied seriously, "According to the news I just received, Tottenham defeated Steve Bruce's Birmingham 4-1 at home, while Manchester United was at the Reebok Stadium. Beat Bolton 2-1. Arsene, the current situation is very unfavorable for us at Arsenal, we must find a way out. Otherwise, sooner or later, we will be further and further down the standings by Manchester United, and even be surpassed by Tottenham. possible!"
"Ahem, Pat, we can talk about this after we return to Kearney. Now, the first thing we have to deal with is the reporters waiting at the press conference." Like Patrice, who learned the news Wenger has similar concerns. However, as Arsenal coach, Wenger knows better that he must not show any expression of shock or panic now. Otherwise, players will be infected by this emotion, which will bring more serious consequences!
As Arsenal drew with Everton at Goodison Park, while Manchester United and Tottenham both won, after the end of this round of the league, Manchester United expanded their lead to three points, and Tottenham also beat them and Tottenham. The point difference between Arsenal has narrowed to only two points!
That's why Wenger was so worried after the team drew with Everton. Because he has realized that if Arsenal is unable to bite Manchester United in the standings during this period, then this season may see its old rival reach the top again. What's worse is that behind them, there are two teams, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur, waiting for the opportunity to surpass Arsenal in the standings!
I hope God can bless Arsenal this time and let us continue to win while several other teams are not performing well! Wenger offered a heartfelt prayer as he left the press conference.
Wenger's fears unfortunately came true. In the twenty-first round of the Premier League two days later, although Arsenal at home recovered their form and defeated visiting Middlesbrough 4-1, everyone, including Wenger, did not What a joy, because in another game that ended at the same time, Tottenham Hotspur also won a victory: at the Elland Road Stadium, Tottenham, who had rotated most of the main lineup, was already no better than the one-goal victory of the year. Leeds United continues to trail behind with a two-point gap!
"Damn it! Why did Tottenham suddenly change this season? I remember that they were the team that was least good at fighting hard battles before!" Seeing that Tottenham are still dangling in the third place in the standings with a two-point gap. , Vieira and other players couldn't help but feel a little anxious. After all, after so many years of playing against Tottenham, this is the first time they have seen this so-called "city rival" so difficult to deal with. Without adequate mental preparation, Arsenal players will naturally become anxious.
Of course, in addition to this reason, Vieira, who has experienced countless storms, behaves so uncalmly, which is also related to George Nelson, the culprit who caused him to be suspended for several games. In the eyes of this tough French midfielder, George, who was beaten but did not dare to fight back and only reported to the disciplinary committee and the court after the game, was simply a coward without any courage!
A team led by such a coward can actually be on par with Arsenal led by himself in the league, which naturally makes Vieira find it difficult to accept.
If George knew what Vieira was thinking, I'm afraid he would just roll his eyes and call him an "idiot" - it's not that I don't dare to take action, but because there is no need!
You know, George is the backbone of this Tottenham team. If he had taken action against Vieira, he would have beaten the Arsenal captain to pieces, but he would have also been suspended from the disciplinary committee later. By then, it will not only be the Arsenal team that will be affected, Tottenham, which has lost its backbone and head coach, will also be in trouble!
However, although Vieira verbally dismissed George and Tottenham, in fact, the French also knew that the other party's approach was the wisest. Regarding this point, Vieira still has to go to the London court from time to time, and has missed several games as a result. As a result, Arsenal, which has lost its core midfielder and captain on the field, has to spend more effort than in previous lives. You can see it when you take down your opponent.
Although it was a headache for Tottenham who were chasing behind them, Arsenal did not receive any good news - on the same day, the league leader Manchester United was forced by Newcastle United at Old Trafford. The tie reduced their lead in the standings to one point again!
For this reason, Ferguson was furious again after the game. From the referee of this game to his Manchester United players, almost no one can escape the ravages of the hairdryer. However, it is still unknown whether Manchester United's morale can be improved after this hairdryer.
After defeating Leeds United, winning five consecutive games in all competitions, and being unbeaten in five consecutive league games, George and the Tottenham players welcomed the team that was struggling to catch up with the first group at White Hart Lane on the evening of January 17. Red Army Liverpool!
Due to their extremely poor performance at the beginning of the season (two draws and one loss in the first three rounds, followed by a wave of three consecutive losses and a wave of three rounds without a win), now that the season is halfway through, Liverpool has only nine wins, six draws and six losses. With a loss of 33 points, it is temporarily ranked fifth in the league. Together with Newcastle, Charlton, Fulham and other teams, it forms the second group of the Premier League this season.
However, despite a poor start, the Liverpool people did not give up their pursuit of a Champions League spot. Therefore, for this game with Tottenham Hotspur, the Red Army can be said to be full of fighting spirit. After all, if they can defeat Tottenham in this six-point head-to-head clash, then Liverpool can narrow the points gap with the top four teams!
Although the ideal is beautiful, the Liverpool people have obviously forgotten a very important point, that is, even if Tottenham finally loses to Liverpool in this game, there is still more than ten points between the Red Army and fourth place! Such a huge point difference cannot be recovered in one or two games.
As for Liverpool working hard in the second half to reverse the situation and snatch a Champions League qualification from Tottenham and Chelsea, who are currently ranked third and fourth? Hehe, Liverpool have not even finalized the contract extension of their top star, Michael Owen, and head coach Houllier has confirmed that he will leave the Red Army at the end of this season. In such a turbulent situation, even if Liverpool wants to catch up, how can it be possible to maintain enough stability like the previous teams?
"Liverpool's biggest problem is that after disbanding the talented Little Tigers, Houllier only knows how to defend and counterattack. On the offensive end, he relies entirely on Owen's personal ability and has not added any offensive routines to Liverpool. As a result, it is now , Everyone knows that as long as Irving can be guarded, Liverpool's offense will be paralyzed." Sitting on the home team's coaching bench, George watched with confidence as his players battled wits and courage with Liverpool players on the court, and at the same time with the old Charlie commented on this opponent, "If it were me, when I arranged Biscayne and Hamann to play as a double defensive midfielder, I would not waste everything like Houllier and give Gerrard such an arrangement. With so many defensive tasks, he was unable to devote too much energy to the offensive end."
"Yes, although the Liverpool Tigers, led by Robbie Fowler, Jamie Redknapp and Steve McManaman, failed to bring a championship trophy to Liverpool, their offensive talent is beyond doubt. Well, without taking into account their perverse personalities and ability to cause trouble, these little guys could have achieved higher achievements than Manchester United's Class 92." Hearing George mention the Liverpool Tigers, old Charlie touched his chin, He said with some nostalgia, "And George, I feel like you are very optimistic about that player named Gerrard? What, do you have any plans to take him to White Hart Lane?"
"Well, I did have this idea." After seeing Gerrard receiving Heskey's return pass from outside the penalty area and volleying it directly, and testing Cech's goalkeeping skills, George touched it while Cold sweat broke out on his forehead after being frightened by this long shot, and he replied, "However, if nothing else happens, I think Gerrard will not consider playing for a team other than Liverpool. You know, and that bias Unlike the rational Owen, Gerrard is a very emotional player. Therefore, if Liverpool's top management tries to persuade him to stay, Gerrard will most likely choose to stay with the team."
"It seems that there is no suspense in this game. Liverpool's tricks have been exhausted. Under normal tactics, it is basically impossible for them to bring us more threats." After observing from the sidelines for a full 45 minutes, George He stood up and stretched, and said to old Charlie with a relaxed look, "Aside from counterattacks to find Owen and a bunch of midfielders trying their luck at long-range shots, Liverpool only has set kicks now, which is still a bit of a threat. , with Houllier’s IQ, I’m afraid he will never be able to think of a more complex offensive routine in his life.”
As George said, until the referee blew the final whistle, Liverpool, which was weak in attack, failed to break through Tottenham's goal. Instead, due to a defensive negligence, Tottenham succeeded in a sneak attack, and Robbie Keane scored the winning goal. The ball came back defeated from White Hart Lane!
