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Chapter 71 Fight Liverpool!

Arsenal is not lucky now, and the Gunners are full of wounded soldiers. This is also Arsenal's biggest enemy to win the championship. Compared with Arsenal who refuses to admit defeat, Liverpool is much lower-key. In reality, the Reds have to bow their heads. They are still 12 points away from Chelsea, and they have basically lost the qualification to compete for the championship. Therefore, in this game, the pragmatic goal is to defeat the Gunners and return to the top four as soon as possible.

Although the collision between Arsenal and Liverpool is not as good as Manchester United and Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea, the grudges between the two teams are far-reaching enough. The last time Liverpool was stripped of the league championship was Arsenal's masterpiece. In the English League One twenty years ago, the Gunners defeated the Reds 2-0 in the last round, and Thomas' stoppage goal kicked away the trophy that the opponent had already held in his arms.

In the 2001 FA Cup final, Irving scored two goals in a row, Liverpool reversed Arsenal and won the trophy, achieving a five-time champion. In January 2007, in a week, Arsenal defeated Anfield twice in the league and the League Cup, scoring nine goals. But two months later, Liverpool beat the Gunners four-to-one at home to take revenge. Last season, Al Shawen became the first player to break Liverpool goal four away in the league in 63 years...

Before the game, Arsenal suffered one of the few injuries, with at least seven players unable to play, including Van Persie, Bentner, Rosky, Eb, Krish, Gibbs and Deyoro. In addition, Al Shavin, Fabregas, Gala and Traore are also waiting for the final inspection results. Compared with Liverpool, the situation is much better, Torres, Gerald and Aquilani can all play.

When going to Anfield, Arsenal has only one goal, three-pointer. If the Reds are lost, Arsenal will be able to continue to bite the leader Chelsea in the standings. After Chelsea suffered a defeat in the last round, Arsenal is only one point away from Chelsea, which also gives Arsenal great ambitions because they want to return to the top position.

In the player passage leading to the lawn from Anfield, there is a famous mark. It says "This is Anfield" (this private sanfield). Whenever players pass through the passage, they can always see this mark hanging there. During the days when Liverpool swept the world in the 1980s, this sentence reminds the terrified visiting players: This is your hell.

The establishment of this mark began in the Shankley era. The legendary Liverpool coach in the 1970s and 1980s wanted to use this method to remind his players who they were playing for and also remind their opponents to fight. Many Liverpool players would raise their hands to pat the mark before entering the court to seek good luck, which has almost become a tradition.

Liverpool's home court is undoubtedly one of the most difficult away games. At Anfield Stadium, the away players always have to bear a lot of pressure, both because of Liverpool's glorious history and the hot atmosphere here. In the player channel, Xiao Qing heard the loud song "You Never Walk Alone" by more than 40,000 Red Army fans. Seeing the Red Army players seriously and gently patting the famous mark in football, it is definitely fake if Xiao Qing said that he was not shocked by the wealthy family's background. Although Arsenal is also a top giant, although Liverpool is indeed declining now, this giant with a brilliant history is still enough to shock people. This is also a temperament that many nouveau riche teams do not have.

The two sides had met in the League Cup this season. At that time, when both sides sent out many substitutes, Liverpool lost to Arsenal one-two away and was eliminated.

In this game, Liverpool basically ranked the strongest lineup, and Torres also returned to the starting lineup. Renner guarded the goal, Carragher and Ager partnered with the central defender, Glenn Johnson and Aurelio locked on both sides, Gerald broke through in the midfield, Lucas and Mascherano both midfielders, Kuyt and Benayon were sent on the wing, and Torres was the single striker.

Arsenal was a little bitter due to injuries, because of the injuries of several forwards. They also lined up a single forward lineup; goalkeeper Amunia; back line from right to left Sarnia, Gala, Vermalen, Traore; double midfielder Alexander Song, Denilson; attacking midfielders Fabregas, Walcott and Al Shavin; naturally Xiao Qing on the forward line.

Xiao Qing and his teammates are ready. In this focus battle, Arsenal must do their best to win, and it is necessary for them to win against Liverpool. In the other two teams in the semi-finals of the Premier League this season, Arsenal draws and loses one. Such a bad performance makes it far from enough for Arsenal to compete for the league championship, and against Liverpool they must win. Only by defeating strong enemies can Arsenal be more confident in rushing to the league championship.

Both teams have reasons and determination to win this game, and they both care about this game. At the beginning of the first half, the two teams had offense and defense, and both focused on me to play their own style. However, the quality of passing in the frontcourt of both sides in the first ten minutes was average, so they failed to create a shooting opportunity.

However, Arsenal, who played at home, first took the lead and took the lead. In the 12th minute of the game, Liverpool made a wonderful and fast counterattack. Torres received a long pass from the midfield and passed to Gerald who was inserted. Gerald rushed forward at high speed on the right and passed across. Torres' right foot push angle was too straight when no one defended in the middle of the penalty area. Arsenal goalkeeper Amunia reacted quickly and fell to the ground to get the ball.

However, Arsenal's crisis was not resolved. One minute later, Torres cut inside from the right and passed across. Gerald got the ball in the middle and entered the penalty area. Gunner's central defender Gala collided with the captain of the Reds to the ground, but the referee did not make any statement.

The continuous threatening attacks by Liverpool have greatly increased Arsenal's pressure. At this time, they need to be more careful and serious. Arsenal cannot afford to lose in this game, and they must win at Anfield Stadium.

In the 14th minute, Fabregas took a free kick from the right side of the frontcourt, and Vermullen headed the ball from the middle of the penalty area to top the crossbar; this was Arsenal's first goal in this game, but the effect seemed not very good. In the 25th minute, Glenn Johnson shot with his right foot in front of the penalty area, and the ball hit the Arsenal defender and went out of the baseline. In the 28th minute, Gerrard made a strong long shot in front of the penalty area, but the ball was blocked by the Arsenal defender again.

Liverpool can be said to have the initiative in the first thirty minutes of the game. In the increasingly hot atmosphere of Anfield Stadium, the Reds are becoming more and more brave. For Gunners Arsenal, the first thirty minutes of the game are quite unhappy, because Liverpool has strong midfield defense, so this also makes it difficult for Arsenal's midfield to get more opportunities, and they cannot organize the team's offense at all.

Xiao Qing looks a little anxious now, and he seems to be doing nothing in the frontcourt. Because he does not have a good chance to get the ball, he cannot put enough pressure on Liverpool's defense line at all. Xiao Qing is very dissatisfied with the role he plays now. He hopes to have a better performance in the game and hopes to help the team win this critical game.

So Xiao Qing began to work harder. Since it is difficult to create better opportunities in the team's midfield, Xiao Qing can retreat a little to get the ball and attack. He has confidence in his skills under his feet, and he needs to help the team's midfield share the pressure, and he has the ability to do this.

In the 35th minute, Fabregas stumbled and pushed the ball into the frontcourt and immediately encountered a joint encirclement by Liverpool's double midfielder. Just when Xiao Fa couldn't hold on, Xiao Qing arrived. Lucas and Mascherano were joining forces to encircle Xiao Fa, but just when they were about to cut off the ball under Xiao Fa's feet, no one noticed that Xiao Qing had appeared at this time.

Six feet were fighting fiercely for the ball. But suddenly one foot suddenly popped out and stabbed the ball out. With the consciousness of the players, Xiao Fa and Liverpool's double midfielders subconsciously wanted to compete for the ball, but their speed and explosive power were obviously not as good as Xiao Qing, so at this time, Xiao Qing strides forward with big strides in the booing at Anfield Stadium.

Xiao Qing, who caught up with the ball, suddenly pushed the ball forward for four or five meters. Because the midfielder's encirclement of Xiao Fa, Xiao Qing also gave Xiao Qing a good chance. He had no skills, but just relying on his own speed. Xiao Qing was very confident at this time. He dribbled the ball quickly without giving Liverpool's midfielder the chance to chase back. Xiao Qing quickly dribbled the ball into the penalty area and prepared to attack Liverpool's defense.

Liverpool's central defender Agel had already saved the penalty area. He was not timid in the face of the aggressive Xiao Qing because he had enough time to make a prediction and block the position; but just as Agel was ready to fight Xiao Qing physically, Xiao Qing suddenly stepped on the ball and suddenly braked and slowed down. Xiao Qing, who was about one meter away from Agel, pushed the ball forward in a small way, taking advantage of Agel's passive foot to raise his foot and gently stepped on the ball to the left side with his right foot. Xiao Qing, who turned 180 degrees counterclockwise, swung the ball to the left side in the screams of Anfield Stadium.

"Marseille swing!" The famous Premier League commentator Andy Gray shouted in the commentary seat. Although they all knew that Xiao Qing's feet had good skills, they did not expect that Xiao Qing could use such delicate skills fluently after such a sudden brake. Basically every professional player could do this move, but they might not be able to play it smoothly in such a small space.

Xiao Qing had no other thoughts in his mind. Beautiful movements are one thing, more importantly, Xiao Qing broke through Agre at this time, which is his pursuit! Beautiful movements are very important, but more importantly, helping the team score a goal!

Xiao Qing, who broke through Agel, rushed into the penalty area quickly, and Xiao Qing, who raised the speed again, faced the defense of Liverpool team deputy Carragher who made up for defense; Xiao Qing was very calm when facing such a player with rich defensive experience. Xiao Qing, who was fast dribbling the ball suddenly suddenly swung his right foot while running away from the ball. But just when everyone thought that Xiao Qing wanted to make a sudden cold arrow, Xiao Qing gently picked the bottom of the ball with his right foot; what shocked Liverpool fans was that Carragher cooperated to give up Kazheng's position at this time, and he was shaken by Xiao Qing.

Xiao Qing, who caught up with the ball, did not give Carragher the chance to make a comeback. Xiao Qing, who entered the penalty area, really swung his right foot and shot hard! The ball was hanging straight on the upper corner of the post and the crossbar, which was a theoretical blind spot, and Liverpool goalkeeper Renner was also powerless, Xiao Qing scored the goal!...)

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