The pre-match press conference took place in the early afternoon.

The two Everton and QPR managers started almost at the same time.

In the press room at Finch Farm, Nicholas looked at the reporters with a sarcastic smile and said, "I don't remember having met so many reporters this season, but I know how important this game is to you. He put an accent on the word "you."

He then added: "But for me, it's just an ordinary game, one of the 38 rounds, it doesn't make a difference, if you win, you get three points. ”

Immediately, a BBC reporter asked: "Nick, Ross Barkley is finally back from the ban in this game, will his return bring improvement to the team?"

Nicholas said: "He's our captain and he helps the team whether he's on the pitch or not. And this game Rose will definitely play, I believe in his ability, he will be very unhappy if he misses even one game, let alone three, I think he can't wait to play. ”

As soon as he finished speaking, a reporter from the Manchester Evening News asked: "Nick, the last time Everton won 4-1 against QPR, do you think this one will be a revenge battle for them, or for Christine?"

Nicholas looked at the reporter and smiled, then he put away his smile and said arrogantly: "I want her revenge, but I doubt she can do it." However, I guess Kristen ......"

He suddenly felt his mouth dry and drank water.

Afterward, he continued: "I think Christine also understands that this game is not about me and her. It's about two teams. It's this team that's chasing hers, and if they lose, they're going to be overtaken by this team. They will relinquish the top spot. I think that's the main thing she's worried about, and it has nothing to do with me. ”

"Nick, QPR has one of the best players in the world, Patrick Amber......"

Nicolas interrupted the Manchester Evening News: "Barcelona and Real Madrid also have such players, don't they never lose? ”

The Mirror reporter asked: "Nick, Everton won against QPR twice last season, do you think that has anything to do with what you know about Christine, or what you know about QPR?"

"This season's QPR is a brand new team, it's her team, not mine. Nicholas replied.

At the same time, Harrington Training Base.

Lu Ling looked at many reporters and first talked about the injury situation, informing them that John O'Connor was injured in training, but said that whether he could play would have to wait until the pre-game inspection to make a decision, and if John was well, he would definitely play.

In fact, the team doctor has already preliminarily determined that John will be out for about two weeks, and she just doesn't want to reveal the full information.

Sky Sports reporter – Lu Ling noticed it wasn't Chloe – said: "Christine, if Patrick Amber had scored in this game, it would have set a new Premier League record, scoring in 12 consecutive games. Do you think it's going to be a burden for him?"

Lu Ling smiled, "I think, for him, this kind of record can't bring pressure." I hope he can break the record because that means he can keep scoring for us. Then we have a good chance. Don't forget that he didn't score against Manchester United, but he was just as big a contributor to the team. I don't think we're going to get too confused by some superficial data. ”

'Christine, Everton are just one point off you at the moment and have recently won two big games against Tottenham and Manchester City. Will this match be a lot of pressure for you?" asked the Post reporter.

Lu Ling shrugged, "I know their record. But I also want to remind everyone here that we have a good record as well. Victories over Tottenham and Manchester City as well. ”

The Post reporter asked: "But Nick ......"

Lu Ling interrupted him with a smile, "Nick, Nick, he won't cause problems, he's too old to play...... So we're going to worry more about his players than about him. ”

This sentence amused the reporters present.

Lu Ling herself was laughing, and she saw that everyone was typing quickly.

'Of course, Everton are a really good team. She complimented, "There are good players and good managers. I'm pretty sure Goodison Park will make a lot of noise, but in the end it will be the side that keeps the faith on the side that wins. Neither Nick nor I had control of what was happening on the pitch for 90 minutes and I learned that from the game against Manchester City and I believe in my players. She emphasized the word "uncontrollable".

"Christine, some say QPR and Everton are the two favourites this season. A lot of people even think that this match will decide the championship, what do you think?" asked a reporter from The Times.

"It's only December ......," the QPR boss smiled, but she changed her mind, "but if I say that this game is no different from any other game, then I am lying." The person who says this is either too naïve or just used to lying. ”

There was a brief uproar at the scene.

Almost all reporters were scrolling through Twitter, staring at the Finch Farm press conference. And Nick just said that it was just a normal game for him.

Lu Ling didn't know this, she looked directly at the camera and continued: "QPR and Everton are the best teams in the league, ranking first and second in the standings, of course such a game is important. My players are looking forward to this game. I'll get a good night's sleep and wait for it to come. ”

After Lu Ling finished speaking, he got up and left the press conference.

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The two press conferences started at the same time, and the coaches on both sides were actually talking in the air, which caused a heated discussion among fans on Twitter.

[Nick says it's just an ordinary game, and Christine says whoever says that is a liar, haha...... I'm looking forward to seeing their pre-match handshake. 】

[Did Lu stuff headphones in his ears and hear what Flores said over there?]

[Nick is a liar? isn't he a betrayer (r)?] (both words have the meaning of liar, but the latter also means cheater)

There is no shortage of such remarks -

[Maybe it's because Nick is too old and Christine likes younger boys, so they broke up.] That's not what I said, Christine said it herself. 】

Twitter, which already has millions of followers, has attracted many retweets:

[Maybe I should change my name to (Ladygaga's number one single), and I'm wondering what kind of character Patrick is playing in this episode?]

The accompanying picture is the recent picture of Patrick entering and leaving Christine's house at night.

Even the host of motd, celebrity Lineker, tweeted a joke:

"I love these two people. One has three eggs and one is a liar. 】

I don't know if it was inspired by the famous football gossip account on Twitter, The Sun simply hyped up the second duel between the two managers with the headline "".

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Wednesday evening. Sky Sports' pre-match show started early.

Now playing is the trailer for the Everton vs Queens Park Rangers game. In fact, the trailer has been airing on Sky Sports for several days.

Dramatic music, flickering images, and the figures of the two coaches in the past shots are constantly alternating.

From standing side by side in the Championship to two meetings last season.

Beautiful hugs and awkward hugs.

Then came the highlight of the season for both teams.

Patrick Amber scored back-to-back goals, especially the epic goal against Manchester City, and the cheers of the fans and the sudden upbeat music made this trailer the most important.

The picture went dark again.

The last shot was given to the scoreboard at Loftus Road, a humiliating 1:4.

The subtitles typed out:

(Moment of vengeance?)

After the trailer of about 30 seconds is over, the scene cuts back to the studio.

The host and guests repeatedly emphasized the proud record of these two upstarts in this Premier League season, and what kind of bloody storm they have set off.

Redknapp said with a smile: "I think, whether it's Pep or Jose, the next thing to worry about is no longer each other, but these two people." ”

"I always felt like one of us should come out and say that if one of these two teams wins the title, the first game of the season next season will be in the studio wearing that team's jersey to host the show," Henry said. ”

With three guests here, one Arsenal and two Liverpool legends, no one wants to wear a QPR or Everton shirt.

Especially Carragher, who didn't speak.

"I'm not going to bet it. Carragher raised an eyebrow.

They quickly got back to business.

Compare the number of goals scored, goals conceded, shots on goal, possession and distance traveled between these two teams in the league this season. In terms of goals scored and shots on goal, QPR dominates, while in goals conceded and distance traveled, Everton dominate. As for the possession, the two teams are evenly matched.

'All eyes are on Christine's team and you may forget that Everton have a very good result. Carragher said.

Thierry Henry suddenly threw out a question: "Jamie, Jamie (both Liverpool names are named Jamie), how do you think Flores will limit Patrick Amber in this game?"

Carragher and Redknapp spoke almost in unison.

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