Chapter 408: Liverpool and a crazy start
Quaresma did not attend their "no reason" party, which, in fact, ended without a hitch under Wenger's brutal repression.
While we don't need the main players to play in midweek, the weekend is a big game against Liverpool, so can't you bastards save a little bit?
Do you really think Liverpool is giving you points?
It's no wonder that the players don't take Liverpool to heart, and even Quaresma feels that Liverpool's current form is not enough to cause too much trouble for Arsenal.
Heritage, does not mean results!
In fact, Liverpool's results are extremely bad right now, and Benitez's team is under tremendous pressure because of this poor record.
At the end of 10 league games, Arsenal led the way with 10 consecutive wins, breaking a string of records that everyone could only look forward to.
Chelsea and Manchester United, who are close behind, have a five-point gap with Arsenal, but they have not been left far behind, and they are also the top group in the standings, and the performance of the three strong teams meets everyone's expectations.
However, Liverpool is a bit off the chain!
After 10 rounds, the Reds have only 14 points, which is less than half of Arsenal's, and can only be ranked in the middle of the table, which is called a struggle.
It's a shame for the giants!
It stands to reason that Liverpool's lineup, even if it is not as good as Chelsea Arsenal, will not be in the middle of the ranking, and playing like this is really beyond everyone's expectations.
In Quaresma's view, Benitez's Liverpool, as far as the title race, is just a good striker.
Last season's performance in Liverpool's forward line was absolutely disastrous, with Crouch scoring six, Morientes five, Cisse nine, Fowler six, and no goalscorer scoring double-doubles
Benitez has learned the hard way in the new season and decided to solve this awkward problem.
So, Morientes is gone, Cisse is gone, and Bellamy and Kuyt become Benitez's best hope.
It's a bit like rushing to the doctor, at least Quaresma knows that these two goalscorers, neither of whom are prolific goalscorers, can't solve Benitez's problem at all.
Bellamy's goalscoring efficiency is acceptable, having scored 13 league goals at Blackburn Rovers last season, but you can't expect him to score 20+ goals straight down the season at Liverpool.
Kuyt's goalscoring efficiency in the Eredivisie was good and he won the Eredivisie Golden Boot, however, Benitez's desire for him to be Liverpool's Ruud van Nistelrooy didn't work.
Benitez's signing proved to be nothing short of a joke.
So far in the league, Kuyt, Bellamy and Crouch have scored as many goals as Quaresma alone.
If it weren't for Gerrard and Alonso being able to prop up Liverpool's midfield, I'm afraid Liverpool would have struggled to the relegation zone by now.
This season, Liverpool has withdrawn from the title race early, and the only hope is to compete for the Champions League, at least Benitez's team is still very competitive in the cup.
The whole team came to Liverpool, and the atmosphere of the big battle has been set to a climax at this moment.
This is the first time that Arsenal has collided with strong opponents in the league this season, and the previous ten consecutive wins are certainly resounding, but the gold content is not high, and whether they can maintain a strong momentum in the strong dialogue is the key to winning the championship.
Therefore, the current half-crippled Liverpool is like a litmus test, even if their form is bad, but in front of the championship team, Liverpool will never admit defeat easily.
In his pre-match press conference, Rafael Benitez said that Liverpool are on the right track, the league has just begun, and Liverpool still have a chance to fight for honours, so they will hand Arsenal their first defeat of the season at home, and they are confident that they will do so.
Benitez's tough statement naturally attracted applause from reporters, and if there were no fierce off-field collisions, then football matches would be much more boring.
Arsene Wenger frowned on the sidelines, he always held his own identity, and did not want to fight with the opponent's manager like a gangster, but every time the opponent seemed to have this point, he always had to share the gap with himself.
Quaresma was naturally also at the press conference, as Arsenal's top brand, if you don't go to the press conference, there is no doubt that the press conference will lose a lot of color.
Since Wenger doesn't want to fight, it's up to me!
Quaresma took the microphone, the smile on his face as cynical as ever.
The reporters are very excited, look at the posture, this is the rhythm of each other!
"It's true that Liverpool are really on the right track right now, at least in the last four games, Liverpool have picked up four points, which is a big improvement from the three points in the first four rounds of the season, isn't it?"
"Only the most consistent team can win the championship, and Liverpool's state is actually stable, winning one game and drawing one game, drawing and losing one game, isn't this not stable?"
"Anyway, even for the last place in the standings, winning the championship is their goal, anyway, the slogan is shouted, it doesn't matter if it can be achieved or not!"
"As for Liverpool wanting to beat Arsenal in this game, I'm afraid it's not that easy, because according to the law, Liverpool should lose this game!"
"And, what did Liverpool rely on to win against Arsenal?"
"Who's going to score for Liverpool?"
Quaresma mercilessly refuted Benitez's remarks, and anyone would say something cruel anyway.
His words were like tearing off the last fig leaf from Benitez's face, making Benitez's face terrifyingly black.
As Quaresma said, Liverpool have yet to go on a winning streak this season, and even with occasional good form, they simply can't sustain it.
In the end, Quaresma didn't pay attention to Liverpool's forward line, so should Benitez rely on strikers like Kuyt and Crouch to break down Arsenal's goal?
The reporters in the audience were so excited that they were about to climax, and Quaresma's contemptuous speech was enough to attract a wave of public opinion war, and their sales could be guaranteed between you and me.
Arsene Wenger was relieved to see that with Quaresma there, he didn't have to worry about being dumbfounded by the opposing manager.
Otherwise, give Quaresmaan the position of "Arsenal Club Press Spokesperson"!
He's a good fit!
"Mr. Benitez, Dutch striker Kuyt is not doing well, do you regret bringing in the Dutch striker?"
"Mr. Benitez, how do you plan to solve Liverpool's weak forward dilemma?"
"Mr. Benitez, 16 points behind Arsenal, do you really think Liverpool have a chance to overtake Arsenal and compete for the Premier League title?"
"Mr Benitez, there is news that if Liverpool's results do not improve, then the Liverpool hierarchy may sack you, is this true?"
The sharp questions were like sharp arrows, whizzing into Benitez's chest, almost stabbing him into a hedgehog.
How did he answer that?
These purposeful questions, no matter how he answers, do not affect the critical reporting of reporters, which is a reality that he cannot avoid.
And Quaresma, on his side, also had a lot of questions from reporters.
"Mr. Quaresma, a lot of Liverpool fans want the club to bring you to Anfield through signings, do you have any thoughts on joining Liverpool?"
"Kuyt said in an interview that he will be going to be a toe-to-head with you in this game, what are your thoughts on that?"
"Do you have the confidence to score in this game and continue your streak of goals?"
'Liverpool defended extremely strong, are you confident of breaking down their defence?'
Quaresma was still smiling cynically, and these questions were obviously a bit pediatric.
"If it's possible to join Liverpool, you shouldn't ask me, you should ask Liverpool if they can afford my transfer fee!"
"And Kuyt said that he would share with me, and I wasn't very expectant because it didn't interest me in the slightest, just like you wouldn't want to interview the women's team, and no one would pay attention!"
"If I score a goal, I will naturally try my best, whether the record can be maintained or not, I don't care, I only care about winning!"
At the press conference, Quaresma's remarks naturally caused dissatisfaction among Liverpool fans, after all, judging from Quaresma's tone, he didn't take Liverpool seriously at all.
So, when Quaresma walked into Anfield to warm up, the shouting and boos were sudden and piercing.
"Get out of Anfield, bastard!"
"Shit Quaresma, you're not welcome here!"
"***********, Quaresma!"
If it weren't for the security guards, a large number of Liverpool die-hard fans would have tumbled off the stands and rushed into the stadium to kill Quaresma.
"What the hell did you do to them? Why do they all look like they're going to eat you? Barak didn't pay attention to public opinion, so he was puzzled by such a scene.
Quaresma shrugged indifferently, "Don't you think they're welcoming me?" ”
Barak rolled his eyes, turned and walked away, muttering as he went, "What about you fooling the ghost?" ”
But immediately Barak was stopped by Quaresmara, who turned his head in confusion and looked at Quaresma.
"Since you have the title of East German fungal maniac, then you have to take advantage of it, this is your advantage!" Quaresma squeezed his eyebrows and said: "We will go to the Liverpool dressing room in a while, just like the special forces break in, I kick the door open, you take off your shoes and throw them in, it is estimated that it will not take a while, Liverpool will be wiped out!" How about the idea? ”
Barak looked at Quaresma in a daze, and he had the urge to take off his shoes and put them on Quaresma's mouth right now.
Reading just made a mess for Chelsea, and now you want me to do a real mess for Liverpool?
Moreover, after I threw my shoes, you ran fast, they couldn't catch up with you, and I myself had to be beaten to death by them?
What a bad idea!
"You'd better go find Garas, he's a little stronger!" The corners of Barak's mouth twitched for a long time, and he felt that Gallas, the simpler-minded guy, was suitable for this job.
Quaresma's eyes lit up, "Then why don't you two throw it together, and make sure that none of them can escape!" ”
Barak was gone, so decisive, he swore that he would be an idiot if he would discuss it with Quaresma in the future.
And Quaresma also decided to put the shoe-throwing program on hold for the time being, which, like nuclear weapons, is not suitable for large-scale dropping, and is more suitable as a deterrent.
Moreover, there are many ways to play it, such as throwing it into the referee's break, so that the game can be left unplayed
In the tunnel of the players, Quaresma felt a look of unkindness, apparently from Kuyt in the Liverpool ranks.
Kuyt and Quaresma were already tied in the World Cup!
Although Kuyt didn't play much dirty in that game, this fake fall was so diligent that he almost used the Portuguese penalty area as his big bed.
Quaresma almost didn't hold him by the neck at that time, and the direct conflict between the two broke out repeatedly.
After the game, the verbal battle was even more intense.
At that time, Quaresma said that if Kuyt came to the Premier League, he would definitely be full of teeth.
How could Kuyt not be hostile to Quaresma?
Therefore, it is not surprising that he has such a look.
Quaresma doesn't care, it's a mediocrity not to be envied, he has a similar look in every game, and he has long been used to it.
"You'd better not look at me like that, you're going to lose badly!"
Quaresma smiled at Kuyt with a villain's grin.
Kuyt's expression gradually became hideous, and it seemed that there was a tendency to do it.
The teammates were afraid that Quaresma would suffer, so they immediately gathered around Quaresma, and when it came to doing it, they were not afraid of anyone.
Liverpool's side probably reacted in the same way, and the two teams haven't stepped out of the players' tunnel yet, and it's a bit of a sabre-rattling!
And Gerrard and Henry, who were at the front of the team, looked at each other at the moment, completely unaware of what was happening.
Speaking of which, the relationship between Arsenal and Liverpool is actually not that bad, at least they still have a common language with Manchester United as a common rival.
But the helpless thing is that maybe a guy who loves to cause trouble can make the scene out of control, and there are so many guys who can cause trouble in the two teams, it's no wonder if nothing happens.
When the referee came out of the break, he was directly stunned by the scene in front of him!
What's up?
The game hasn't started yet, so you have to play a live PK first?
The two teams were finally separated, and by the time they walked out of the players' tunnel, time had already been delayed a lot.
The shouts of Quaresma resounded in the stands, and when the scene was broadcast in front of all the fans, the Arsenal fans were about to explode.
"Nima, kill these Liverpool bastards!"
"What else will KOP do but curse, garbage!"
"The next time Liverpool comes to the Emirates Stadium, I have to give them some color!"
However, the resentment of the Arsenal fans did not affect the situation on the field, and Quaresma's face was a little ugly amid the scolding and boos of the Liverpool fans.
You're not done, are you?
You don't know how to shut up, do you?
Do you have to let me shut your mouths with a goal?
As his expression grew colder, Quaresma looked around the stands and finally fixed his gaze on the famous KOP stand, where the scolding and boos were loudest.
A sneer crossed his lips, his eyes narrowed slightly, and at this moment, Quaresma was like a sleepy-eyed assassin, silent but extremely dangerous.
Scold!
Scold as much as you like!
I wonder if you will be able to curse unscrupulously when you are completely defeated!
Quaresma doesn't hate Liverpool, past and present, he has always been a pseudo-fan and loves countless teams.
However, when these Liverpool fans lose their minds and scold themselves, he can't help but be angry.
Then kill Liverpool!
What a simple thing!
As the best interpreter of the idiom "Joy must be retribution", Quaresma has always liked to take revenge on the spot!
After waiting for two seasons to get revenge on Barcelona, there was no way to do it, because there was no chance of revenge on Barcelona before that.
And now, there is no need to drag it back!
What to do, you can do it now!
There is no need to wait at all.
Unconsciously, the smile on the corner of Quaresma's mouth was already a little cruel.
Liverpool, are you ready?
"Be careful not to get hurt!" Before kick-off, Henry made a point of admonishing Quaresma.
He also knew that Quaresma, who was stimulated by Liverpool fans, would be crazy, so be careful not to get hurt.
Quaresma, however, gave Henry a look of disdain.
"You'd better worry about yourself! Captain! ”
One sentence left Henry speechless.
Indeed, he should be more worried about himself.
Since the start of the season, Thierry Henry has been out for almost half of the game with minor injuries, while Quaresma has not been injured.
No contrast, no harm!
Sometimes Henry doesn't understand that with Quaresma's fancy style of play, it should be easy to be kicked by an annoyed opponent.
But in fact, Quaresma's speed and explosiveness are top-notch, unless you have the mentality of fouling at the beginning, otherwise it will not be so easy to foul from behind when you are passed by Quaresma.
Well, I'd better be careful with myself!
Arsenal have been in great form this season and have every chance of challenging for a double, and Thierry Henry doesn't want to miss out on that saga due to injury.
The referee blew the whistle, and the battle between Liverpool and Arsenal officially began.
Quaresma flicked the ball to Thierry Henry and roared towards Liverpool's half like a supercar with its engine on.
The ball was passed through three feet at the back of Arsenal, and Xiaofa seized the opportunity to play a long ball forward, where Quaresma had already shaken off Reese and Pennant, and the unrivalled speed was unmistakable.
The game had just begun, and it seemed to have reached its climax, and the Liverpool fans in the stands looked at Quaresma's sprinting sharp figure, and their hearts were nervous for no reason.
Don't drop the ball!
Quaresma didn't leave Liverpool with any good memories!
Last season, it was thanks to Quaresma's brilliant performance that Arsenal took a big win from Anfield.
And now, Quaresma's figure seems to coincide with last season's, and all Liverpool fans are reminded of the fear of being dominated by Quaresma's powerful counter-attack.
I don't want to remember that terrible past!
At this time, the situation on the field instantly became tense.
Quaresma conceded the ball in the sprint, and his good sense of the ball told him that the ball would be more beneficial for his sprint after bouncing off the ground.
And it is true, after the outstanding speed of throwing off Riese, the moment Quaresma got the ball, no one could stop him.
Although the angle was not good, Quaresma's momentum had already accumulated at the peak at that moment, so he was not afraid at all.
Raising his right foot, he slammed it out and whipped it over the ball, and Quaresma made a world wave shot from a tight angle.
Everyone couldn't help but let out a cry of surprise, stunned by Quaresma's earth-shattering shot.
In the flash of lightning, Liverpool goalkeeper Reina made a meritorious service, and the desperate fish leap saved the ball to block Quaresma's shot, and finally resolved the crisis.
The whole of Anfield was enveloped by the sigh of the aftermath of the catastrophe, and at that moment, all Liverpool fans could not help but thank God.
Quaresma himself felt regretful, he grasped the shot perfectly in terms of power and angle, but Reina couldn't score in the end.
However, just when everyone was shocked by Quaresma's shot and Reina's save, the unexpected happened.
Reyna made a hard save, and after saving the ball, his body was still flying forward, and he was about to hit the post, Reyna reacted quickly and swung his head to dodge, but his shoulder hit the post hard.
With a muffled sound, Reina lay in front of the door clutching his shoulders in pain, not lightly injured.
The Liverpool players hurriedly ran over to check Reina's situation with concern, and captain Gerrard hurriedly waved to the field and signaled that the stretcher was about to come on.
Quaresma was a little stunned, he didn't expect that Reina would hit the post, and this time it was really not light.
It's not my head to blame for this
Although he wanted to beat Liverpool to vent the resentment that the Liverpool fans brought him, he didn't want to hurt anyone.
After thinking about it, Quaresma walked over and expressed his concern, although it was an accident, after all, Reina was injured from saving his own shot, which was a friendly gesture.
However, before Quaresma could walk in front of Reina, Kuyt turned and pushed Quaresma away.
"Go farther!"
Kuyt's look of disgust seemed to tell everyone that Quaresma was the murderer!
A nameless fire surged up, and Quaresma, who could no longer contain his anger, pushed Kuyt to the ground, looking down condescendingly.
"Why do you want to die?"
Quaresma swore that if it wasn't the arena, his fist would have been smashed in Kuyt's face.
Made!
Henry immediately rushed over and grabbed Quaresma, who was afraid that Quaresma would do something to Kuyt on impulse.
The surrounding Liverpool players were concerned about Reina's injury and did not notice what had just happened, only the Liverpool fans in the stands let out shrill boos.
Gerald did see it, so his expression was complicated.
Can Reyna be blamed for his injury?
Apparently not to blame!
Then Kuyt's behavior does not make any sense, he is just using this introduction to vent his personal grudges!
Kuyt is a forward solution that Liverpool have high hopes for, but compared to Queresma, he seems to be nothing.
Gerald sighed, not even trying to help Kuyt.
Reyna was treated by the team doctor, while the referee called Kuyt and Quaresma in front of him, and everyone gave a few warnings, but no cards were played.
Quaresma didn't care, and still looked at Kuyt with a contemptuous look of "I'll kill you if you don't obey", he was really enraged.
The boos from the crowd did not affect his state in the slightest, on the contrary, it stimulated him even more crazy.
Soon, Liverpool made substitutions, Reyna could no longer hold on to the game, and substitute goalkeeper Dudek had to rush on.
This opening passive substitution adjustment was a big blow to Liverpool, although Dudek is also an excellent goalkeeper, but it is not unreasonable for Reina to be able to sit firmly in the main line, and there is a big gap between the strength of the two.
And Liverpool wasted a precious substitution.
It seems that from the very beginning of the game, Liverpool will be passive.
The game restarted with Quaresma walking towards a corner, which was a corner from Arsenal's right side.
The players of both teams were constantly engaged in physical confrontation in the penalty area, but it seemed that Arsenal had the upper hand.
Primitive-like Campbell, tall Ballack, and Thierry Henry, who has the ability to grab points, any of them have the ability to finish off Liverpool from a corner.
Fortunately, Adebayo was not on the field at this time, otherwise Liverpool's penalty area would have exploded!
At this time, however, Quaresma had an even more crazy idea.
Why don't I just shoot from a corner?
Dudek has just come on the field, not only is the warm-up not sufficient, but it is also difficult to get into the game immediately, instead of hoisting the ball over the penalty area and letting Henry and them compete for the header, it is better to rub a big arc to attack the goal directly!
Thinking of this, Quaresma couldn't help but light up in his eyes, this is definitely a good opportunity to take it by surprise!
Slowly retreating, to the huge boos of the Liverpool fans, Quaresma's steps were unusually determined.
Start, run, the iconic outside instep rubs against the ball, and the ball spins in an amazing arc towards the top of the box.
The small ball undoubtedly attracts the burning eyes of all the fans.
Pre-point or post-point?
Who can get the ball?
However, at this moment, everyone's eyes were already wide, and they let out an incredible exclamation.
Is Quaresma crazy?
The ball was spun straight towards the goal!
It's crazy!
The players of both teams tugged at the ball with their hands, staring at the ball with the same look of disbelief on their faces, and their hands were relaxed.
Dudek's pupils dilated suddenly, as if he was about to be swallowed by the tsunami in front of him, and he never thought that Quaresma would actually make the choice of shooting directly.
It's too late!
Dudek ducked back in a panic to stop the ball that was spinning towards goal, however, in the eyes of all, his actions were futile.
The mistake in positioning made it impossible for him to stop Quaresma's shot, and even more fatally, there was no Liverpool player standing at the back post!
Under everyone's nervous and exciting gaze, the ball went past Dudek's gloves and finally spun into the goal.
At that moment, the whole of Anfield seemed to lose its voice!
The whole world was rocked by Quaresma's goal!
It's incredible!
He actually used a corner kick to directly break the opponent's goal again!
The beautiful and deadly arc was like a sharp scimitar, slashing through everyone's eyes, bringing a moment of brilliance.
And in this silent moment, all the Arsenal fans in front of the TV have already raised their hands and roared wildly, this goal is worth their crazy life!
Quaresma had no way of determining whether the ball had really flown into the goal at the first time, and it wasn't until he saw his teammates rushing towards him frantically and felt the bitter silence of the Liverpool fans in the stands that he was finally sure that he had scored!
Instead of facing his teammates who rushed towards him, Quaresma roared, shook his fist fiercely, and stood there glaring at the stands, his unruly eyes as if he were roaring at everyone.
Scold!
Scold as much as you like!
The more you scold, the more excited I am!
The more excited I am, the more I can score!
So, how many do you want to lose?
Let's see who's the first to hold on!
At this moment, Quaresma is like a god of war, arrogant and invincible.
The dazzling light emanating from his body made Liverpool fans dare not even look directly.
Even if everything in front of you is an enemy, so what?
Quaresma is still unafraid!
The King's Gaze!
This picture is destined to become an eternal classic in football!
……
The teammates pounced and turned the king into a little guy who could only be ravaged by them, and Quaresma's hair was the first goal of his teammates to celebrate the goal, no matter when and where.
"You're crazy!"
"You actually shot the goal yourself and went in, are you God?"
"Do you know how long I and Carragher fought each other for this position, but you actually shot the goal yourself, damn it, how do you compensate me?"
……
His teammates were even more thrilled than Quaresma, and his goal was incredible, so impressive.
Sometimes some teammates feel that it is not a good thing to be teammates with Quaresma, because Quaresma always scores some incredible goals, and if they are always so excited, their hearts are a little unbearable!
After the frantic celebrations, on the way to his own half, Karesma did not forget to stimulate Kuyt.
There is no need to say anything, I'm afraid that a disdainful look can make Kuyt go berserk!
If it weren't for Gerrard and Crouch holding Kuyt, the Dutch striker would have rushed over and fought desperately with Quaresma!
Biting his lip desperately, Kuyt's entire face was already flushed.
Isn't it just a goal?
What are you proud of!
We don't know who will win or lose!
Wait and see!
I'm going to make you lose on your knees and cry bitterly!
Kuyt gritted his teeth and swore in his heart, but his own confidence was shaking, and there was even a voice in his heart - can I really do it?
Looking at Quaresma's distant back, Kuyt pursed his lips, and unconsciously, Quaresma's figure seemed to be as high as a mountain in his eyes.