358 Attended the post-match press conference
"Something is wrong." Martin Taylor and Gary Lineker are not leaving, and they will see Arsenal lift the trophy, especially as captain of this game, and want to see him lift the trophy.
At the award ceremony, Zhang Zhetian, as the captain, was the first to hold the trophy high and shouted: "We are the champions!" After pushing the atmosphere of the whole process to the climax, he came to the side of the stadium and walked around the stadium with his arms raised and applauded to greet the fans in the stands.
Seeing this scene, Taylor felt that there was something wrong with this move for no reason, but he just couldn't say it.
"Martin, I heard that Arsene Wenger and Palm are going to be there for the post-match interview, let's go and see." Lineker came over and said.
"Boss to attend the post-match press conference? It's rare. Taylor's doubts are even heavier, as he used to give brief post-match interviews on the pitch when he was voted the best of the match, but he never took the initiative to attend the post-match press conference, let alone accept many media interviews.
Although Zhang Zhetian said that he would be interviewed by the media after the season, Taylor had a hunch that there might be major news at this press conference.
The Wembley Stadium press room is huge, and since it belongs to the national team, it has to receive journalists from all over the world during major competitions, so the room that can accommodate 2,000 people is packed at the moment.
The spotlight flickered incessantly, and in front of the news board sat Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger, Arsenal goalkeeper Joshua Jontian and Chelsea manager Antonio Conte.
Conte began by speaking: "I think Arsenal's first goal was a bit strange, we didn't start well in the first half, we didn't find the right way to play, we played hard for the most part. We started the second half better, but that red card changed the game. I didn't see it on TV, and the referee's decision was a bit hard to understand. Regarding Arsenal's first goal, it shouldn't have been counted for offside because Sanchez's hands touched the ball. Arsenal started the game well and they were determined. To be honest the performance was a bit unexpected, but I want to emphasise that we didn't play well enough in the first half. When we were at our best, the referee gave us a red card. Of course we were disappointed with the result, but it was normal to lose and we had a lot of pressure. Moses is playing well and this season is important for him. Although we haven't achieved anything this season, it's important now to regroup and look forward. β
Arsene Wenger's opening remarks, who had just led Arsenal to an FA Cup triumph and set a string of new records to become the 'King of the FA Cup', were unexpected: "Mertesacker was outstanding tonight, starting for the club for the first time in 13 months, and he set an excellent example for the young players with his outstanding performances, thanks to his incredible attitude towards football, even though he has not had many appearances this season. I haven't been able to play since my first game, but he's working harder than ever, so that's why I want to give special praise to him tonight. β
Reporter: "Congratulations on becoming the manager with the most FA Cup titles. β
Arsene Wenger: "Thank you, I'm very proud because it's an achievement that no one has done before, it's not easy. I'm also proud of the way we won, we played against Manchester City and Chelsea in quick succession, and it couldn't have been tougher. It was a special spirit and attitude that allowed us to win the championship. β
Reporter: "This is Arsenal's fourth double and your third, so what do you want to say as the team with the most Premier League doubles? β
Arsene Wenger: "I'm very happy to have achieved this result, it's the result of the team's efforts. It's been six years since Chelsea won the double in 2010, which shows it's getting harder and harder to win the double, let alone a treble or a quadruple, and who doesn't want to win them all? β
Reporter: "Will the outcome of the game determine your future?" β
Arsene Wenger: "No. It's good to win the title, but it's a bit ridiculous that 20 years in charge and the future of the club can't be decided by the outcome of one game. You'll know next week. β
Reporter: "Is winning the championship the perfect way to say goodbye?" β
Arsene Wenger: "I don't think so, I just want to do my best for the club. The rest is up to the club and they will assess whether I'm the right person to continue leading the club forward. I also assess whether I am the right person and make a decision. It's not about popularity, it's just about ability. β
Reporter: "Do you think you're still the right person to be the manager?" β
Arsene Wenger: "I think so, I wouldn't have been in the top flight for 35 years without that confidence. β
Reporter: "Did the champion justify his success?" β
Arsene Wenger: "I'm in a public position and I accept those who oppose me and I accept criticism of me. And once the game starts, the fans should stand behind us and support the team. I can't accept the rest. I think Arsenal have special values and today we showed them again. I'll admit that I haven't dealt with a single journalist who has criticized me in the past 20 years, and the fans are the same, and I can understand that. When the game starts, it's all about the game itself. If you're a fan, you should support the team. There were a couple of games this season where the atmosphere in the stands was very unfriendly, something I would never be able to accept. β
Reporter: "Do you have any plans for the team next season?" β
Arsene Wenger: "I've got an idea in my head, but let's enjoy this victory night and live in the moment. β
Reporter: "Are you proud of the victory?" β
Arsene Wenger: "Nobody can help us, we responded with our attitude and our quality and everybody saw it. β
Reporter: "Does the club support you strongly?" β
Arsene Wenger: "I don't think I can answer that question now, just this time I kept the medal, I wouldn't have done that before, so that means tonight was very special for me. As for the rest, let's look at the future, and whatever happens in the future we must accept it. If I had stayed with the team next season, I would have been at the press conference with the same attitude. β
Liu Xiaochuan looked at Taylor and Lineker beside him, flattered, he didn't expect these two big names to sit next to him.
"Whatever happens in the future, we have to accept it. Arsène, this guy has a point. Taylor whispered. [.]