A.T. Kearney Training Base.

The atmosphere at the base was somewhat silent, and even the weather was gloomy and oppressive.

Fabregas was left behind after training and Arsene Wenger wanted to talk to him.

"Francisco, I know you're hell-bent on going back to Barcelona." Wenger got straight to the point, and when he saw Fabregas about to argue, the professor made a rare straight face and waved his hand, "Okay, kid, let's be honest today." ”

Cesc Fabregas gave the coach a surprised look, it wasn't like the old man's usual style.

"To tell you from the heart, I'm reluctant to let you go." The professor sighed with emotion, "03 years, you were only 16 years old when you first came, you love to cry, and you are always homesick." ”

"One night after work, I saw you crying alone at the training ground."

"Remember what you ate that day?"

"Yes." Fabregas nodded, "The dip you made yourself tastes a little salty." ”

"Hahaha." Wenger laughed, "It's been a long time since I've done it, I'm rusty." ”

Seeing the change in Fabregas's expression, Wenger waved his hand, "I don't say this to persuade you to stay with feelings, I just want to express a meaning." ”

"You're a good boy." Arsene Wenger said, "But Arsenal don't owe you and I don't owe you, on the contrary, I and the team are kind to you. ”

Cesc Fabregas opened his mouth.

"Let me finish my sentence." Arsene Wenger said, "I know you've made up your mind, so I won't force you to stay." ”

"Barcelona want you, I don't object, but the transfer fee has to meet Arsenal's requirements."

Cesc Fabregas was about to say something.

"Rest assured, Arsenal has never opened a black shop, but the price is fair." Arsene Wenger said: "If Barcelona can be satisfied, then you go to Barcelona, and if they feel settled and are not willing to give a fair price, we will consider offers from other teams. ”

"Real Madrid, for example, I know they've always wanted you." Wenger paused and said slowly.

Cesc Fabregas was taken aback, how could he, a La Masia with a young roots, defect to Real Madrid?

However, Cesc Fabregas also understood what Wenger meant, and the old man no longer tried to keep him and open the door for his transfer.

He can go to Barcelona, but the transfer fee will be at the market price.

Cesc Fabregas left.

Arsene Wenger sighed, the style of his conversation today was not his style.

However, they are all forced.

Aston Villa sold Diego. Costa, who used the money to bring in Suarez and Modric, made Wenger excited.

If Cesc Fabregas is determined to go, go ahead, but you have to pay Arsenal a fair transfer fee.

Yes, until this time, Wenger did not expect to slaughter Barcelona hard.

It's not that he doesn't want to, with Fabregas's posture that Barcelona doesn't go, it would be good to be able to sell it for a fair price.

In fact, in the course of the original history, Cesc Fabregas transferred to Barcelona a few months later for a transfer fee of only 33 million euros!

You know, Fabregas's transfer in Germany at that time was worth 50 million euros.

At that time, Real Madrid, Manchester United and many other teams were willing to pay 50 million euros or even more transfer fees, but because Fabregas did not go to Barcelona, coupled with Wenger's character, he did not want to turn his face with this 'godson' he cultivated, so he did not choose to stay, or forced Fabregas to go to Real Madrid or something, Arsenal could only pinch his nose and admit it, and he lost blood.

Now, being bloodied by Aston Villa in a row, the 1-5 defeat in the League Cup final, coupled with Fang Jue's words, made Wenger finally ruthless.

……

Winning the Carabao Cup, Aston Villa didn't celebrate.

On the one hand, the season is not over yet, and now is the time when the schedule is at its tightest, and there is no time.

In addition, a League Cup title, Aston Villa is already a little unattractive.

They are not Arsenal who have not won a title for five years.

A few days later, in the 29th round of the Premier League, Aston Villa was held to a 2-2 draw by Bolton Wanderers.

Fang Jue was furious after the game and scolded all the players for a bloody head.

Then, a few hours later, Aston Villa received good news.

Second-placed Manchester United lost as they lost 4-1 at the feet of Liverpool.

Diego. Costa played a pass and a shot in the game and was the main contributor to Liverpool's victory.

In this way, after 29 rounds of league matches, Aston Villa ranks first with 67 points, and Manchester United ranks second with 55 points, already 12 points behind Aston Villa.

With nine league games remaining, Aston Villa's chances of defending their Premier League title are immense.

Then there are Manchester City's 54 points, Arsenal's 52 points, and Chelsea's 51 points, which are third, fourth and fifth.

It is worth mentioning that after the 2-2 draw against Bolton, Aston Villa's unbeaten run in the Premier League across the season has reached 54.

Fang Jue's team is setting an incredible record.

They are getting closer to AC Milan's record of 58 games unbeaten in the top five leagues.

Aston Villa then faced AC Milan in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-finals.

Before the game, AC Milan vice president Galliani used Milan's 'Champions League DNA' to cheer the team up.

Losing 2-3 in the first leg, AC Milan only needs a 2-0 to advance in this game, which is not impossible.

March 9, Villa Park.

The referee blew the whistle for the end of the match, and cheers rang out at Villa Park.

Aston Villa scored a goal in each half to take a 2-0 lead before Boateng scored a late face-saving goal for Milan.

Aston Villa are in the absence of Shevchenko and Mane, and in the absence of Gareth. Bale's pass and shot, Ronaldo's goal, won 2-1 at home to AC Milan.

In the end, Premier League leaders Aston Villa eliminated Serie A leaders AC Milan 5-3 on aggregate and advanced to the quarterfinals of the Champions League.

AC Milan have not won a knockout game for four consecutive years since they stood at the top of Europe in 2007, and the Rossoneri are already on the decline.

……

In the other matchups, Valencia was eliminated by Schalke 04, and Roma was bloodied by Donetsk, causing tragedy again.

Arsenal won 2-1 in the first leg before Barcelona won 3-1 away.

In order to make the team win, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger frequently made smoke bombs before the game, saying that the main striker Van Persie would be absent due to injury, for which he was ridiculed by the Spanish media.

In this game, Van Persie, who was originally declared unavailable by Wenger, appeared in the starting lineup. It's a pity that Wenger's carefully prepared surprise soldier has largely become the 'sinner' of the Arsenal team.

Just before half-time, Robin van Persie received a yellow card for bringing down Barcelona defender Alves in a scramble up front.

In the 56th minute of the second half, Van Persie completed the shot when the referee had already whistled for offside, and was shown a yellow card again by the referee on duty, and was sent off for accumulating red cards.

It was arguably the turning point of the game, as Barcelona then eliminated their opponents by scoring two goals in quick succession.

Van Persie, who became a 'sinner', explained after the game that he did not hear the referee's whistle because it was too noisy.

And the manager Arsene Wenger angrily blocked the referee after the game to question, and he even said: "The referee killed this game." Van Persie's dismissal was ridiculous, and only someone who hasn't played a ball would make that decision. ”

Interestingly, Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola also expressed his support for Wenger's statement, saying: "Van Persie received the second yellow card, the referee's decision was indeed a bit too harsh. I can understand Arsene Wenger very well, but losing a striker in a tournament like this is of course annoying. ”

Rule-wise, the referee showed Van Persie a second yellow card, nothing wrong, but ...... It's a bit too harsh.

On the side of the Premier League, the media and relevant people have spoken out in solidarity with Wenger.

Chelsea captain John Terry simply quipped, 'It's normal operation. ’

Fang Jue called to comfort Wenger, the professor looked a little frustrated, and specially reminded Fang Jue to be careful if he ran into Barcelona.

Fang Jue looked at his 'black card' and said that he was very relieved.

He also gave Arsene Wenger a bad move, and with this red card, Fabregas must not sell Barcelona for an additional 8 million euros?

The professor paused, "You have a point. ”

Fang Jue was a little stunned, is this still the elegant and honest professor? How did it become like this?!

The next day, UEFA held a draw for the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

Chelsea drew Manchester United and will play a Premier League civil war.

Barcelona drew Shakhtar Donetsk.

Real Madrid drew Schalke 04.

Aston Villa met old rivals Inter Milan in the group stage.

Fang Jue refused to admit that it was a good sign in an interview, saying that the treble winner who entered the knockout round was not easy to mess with, and the team's luck was not good.

Anyway, Balabala, what Inter Milan is strong, the group stage is just an accident, it can't be used as a reference, Aston Villa must be careful, Inter Milan, who is determined to take revenge, is difficult to entangle.

The English media thought Fang Jue was too careful.

The Italian media are more happy, they feel that Fang Jue is right, and Inter Milan is still worth looking forward to entering the knockout round.

Their requirements are not high, they kill Aston Villa at home, draw Aston Villa away, and they can advance undefeated, and they don't want to beat Aston Villa unreliable.

Fang Jue gave Inter Milan a bowl of chicken soup, and when he turned his head, he opened champagne at home to celebrate......

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