Chapter 63 It turns out that there are only sixteen rounds in the Premier League
This time, Nasri did not provoke the Chelsea fans on the sidelines, as he had a yellow card and he had a lot of scruples.
However, this goal did not break the morale of Chelsea, but made their players more combative, Lampard, Ballack and others are veterans, and they have already had a strong psychological tolerance for the ups and downs on the field, Lampard even ran back from the front to comfort Alex, who made mistakes one after another, showing the temperament of a captain and a fighter.
Chelsea's players became more aggressive after the restart, with more aggressive movement on the pitch and more ferocity in their scrambles, and for a few minutes they looked as energetic as they had just started.
In the space of a few minutes, Chelsea threatened Arsenal's door on several occasions and came close to equalising with lightning speed, and the cheers of the Arsenal fans would have lasted only a few minutes had it not been for Almunia's high concentration.
But fortunately, although Chelsea tried their best, Arsenal finally held on, Wenger replaced Bendtner with the last substitution, replaced another central defender Juroud, and in the final stage of the game, Arsenal was even compressed into an 811 formation.
The only thing that still makes Chelsea feel a little jealous is Walcott's speed and Descartes' dexterity.
Arsene Wenger was distraught at his post-match press conference after the hard-fought win, and he praised the media: 'Chelsea have been very good, Scolari has shown his world-class managerial quality, Chelsea's performance this season has been desperate, but I still have to give credit to my players, they won a precious victory in such a difficult away game, I think it is very, very, very important for us. ”
Naturally, the professor was not shy about saying a few good words about his opponents, but it was Chelsea's side that Scolari expressed his huge disappointment.
'I'm very happy with the performance of my players, but it's sad that we didn't get the final victory, that's the way football is, the teams that perform well don't necessarily have good results, we have to learn to accept it, then put aside the unpleasantness and keep going.'
The media were not interested in Scolari's lamentation, what they wanted to know was how the two clubs would react to the unfriendly behaviour of the Chelsea fans in this game.
"Fans?" Arsene Wenger sank his face as soon as he heard the topic: "It's a world-class confrontation, both teams are very good on the pitch, the only thing that disappointed me was the fans, their actions seriously hurt football and even threatened the health of my players, on this matter, Arsenal will reserve the right to appeal, I think the Football Association should rule on this matter as soon as possible." ”
Arsene Wenger has been on the road for more than a decade, and his words are not so easy to understand, and while he appears to be criticising Chelsea fans, his target is straight for Chelsea Football Club......
Chelsea have been very good in the previous games of the season and have already posed a huge threat to Arsenal's title prospects, Wenger did not hesitate to take every opportunity to hit them, instigating the Football Association to punish the Chelsea fans, in fact, against Chelsea, if the Football Association can make the decision to ban Chelsea fans at home, it would be perfect, without the support of the fans, Chelsea's performance will definitely suffer, so the opportunity for Arsenal will naturally come.
His sinister intentions naturally can't be concealed from Scolari, and Big Phil also has something to say: "The fans are indeed a little aggressive, but in the team is at a disadvantage, their behavior is understandable, in fact, our staff have done a good job of calming the emotions of the fans, if it weren't for the Arsenal players taking the initiative to provoke......
Do you want to give me eye medicine? Then I'll have to drag your players into the water, too! If Chelsea fans are barred from the stadium, you don't want Nasri to be happy.
Big Phil's words are hidden in the needle, and they are even more pointed, Wenger is not easy to speak for a while, although Nasri's behavior has only received a yellow card, but if the English Football Association wants to pursue it, at least a ban is inevitable, and it is wrong to say more.
Seeing that the two coaches closed their mouths, the reporters naturally had a way, weren't there still two captains sitting next to them?
Terry looks like he has raised his eyebrows, and this guy doesn't get in on the oil and salt, and the media don't bother to trouble him, the handsome Italian guy next to him looks like he has red lips and white teeth, he must be a young chick, maybe he can dig up some exciting news from him?
Well, that's him!
'Deska, what do you think of the game, and do you think Chelsea fans should be punished?'
Descartes glanced at the reporter who asked the question, as if it were from The Echo, a newspaper that had always been the mouthpiece of Liverpool, and his intentions were self-evident.
'I think the Chelsea fans are a bit aggressive, but whether they should be punished or not, it's up to the Football Association to decide, I just want to be on the pitch and that's enough.'
"Damn, little fox." The reporter of the "Echo" muttered and sat down very unwillingly. But soon another reporter took his gun.
"Deska, we remember the game against Blackburn Rovers where you swore that Arsenal's goal this season was always to win the title, but now that the league has only been played for 15 games, you have lost five games, eight points behind leaders Liverpool (Liverpool drew 0-0 with West Ham United in this round and closed the gap to Arsenal to eight points), do you still think Arsenal will win the title this season?"
The reporter who asked the question was a reporter from the Everypost Post, which did not have a position, but as a veteran newspaper in England, they always had a superior arrogance, and they were very unpopular with other colleagues and interviewees.
Descartes also frowned at his aggressive sarcasm, and he replied without hesitation: "Of course, I will still say this to this day, our goal this season is the championship, and we will strive for every championship." ”
"But you're already eight points behind......"
Descartes interrupted the reporter and asked impatiently: "May I ask this journalist, is there only 16 rounds of games in the Premier League every season?" ”
The reporter of "Every Post" was stunned for a moment, and then quickly reacted to what Descartes meant, he snorted disdainfully in his heart, and replied arrogantly: "Of course not, why, Mr. Descartes has played as a substitute for three seasons, and he doesn't even know how many rounds of the Premier League there are?" ”
"Oh, that's fine." Descartes pretended not to understand the mockery in his words, patted his chest and said with a sigh of relief: "I thought there were only 16 rounds of matches in the Premier League, and Liverpool had already won the championship in advance." “
Descartes then did not answer the reporter's question, and the press officer cleverly called the other reporter's name.
The reporter, who came from a local newspaper in London, had a much better attitude: "Deska, it is said that after the last match against Dynamo Kiev, you and the Saturday girl Moriel were seen. Kim together, is this true? ”
The attitude is very good, but the content makes Descartes hate it so much, if this kind of thing is exposed by you again, then how can I explain it to Angeli in Italy?
So he immediately denied it with righteous words: "Of course this is not true, we just met a fan of Kiev making trouble in the square, and I met occasionally when I watched it in the past, and it was the first time I met Miss Moriel." ”
His expression is more real than real gold, and the media naturally believe it, but it's one thing to believe it or not, and it's another thing to write it, and at worst, this story will be woven into a romantic encounter or the beginning of a beautiful story, if you don't write it like this, the ghost will buy your newspaper.
As soon as Descartes looked at the expressions of the group of reporters in the audience, he knew that what he said was in vain, and the current media, even if you don't know it, will make up a story for you, not to mention that the two of you have been bumped into?
Happily walking out of the press conference, Descartes returned to the apartment that the club had arranged for him.
The cold room was flickering with cold lights, and there was no trace of popularity in the whole room, except for the hard-working and exaggerated performances of the soap opera actors on TV, which is why Descartes couldn't stand the loneliness and always liked to run out and fool around with Walket and others.
Descartes lay down on the bed and rested for a while, and suddenly wanted to call Angeli, so he took out his phone from his pocket, and was just about to press the number, just as he heard the bell ring.
Looking at the name, Descartes suddenly felt a little hesitant, because the call turned out to be from Moriel. Gold.
The last time he sent Moriel back to the door, the two sides exchanged phone calls and waved goodbye, Descartes had a scruple in his heart, Moriel also lived with her father, and neither side had any intention of going further, so nothing happened.
It's just that what is this chick calling for now?
Descartes finally connected the phone, and Moriel's aggrieved and somewhat hoarse voice came from the other end of the microphone: "Descartes, can you come out and chat with me?" ”
When Descartes saw Moliel at the bar, he noticed that she was wearing a pair of big sunglasses, which seemed a little out of place in the dim light of the bar, so he walked up to Moliel and asked curiously, "Hi, Molly, what's wrong with you?" ”
Moriel saw that he was excited, but seemed to think of something, sighed and sat back on the sofa, and then said pitifully with his wine glass: "Don't ask, come and have a few drinks with me, I'm very unhappy today." ”
Descartes didn't ask too much, but accompanied her to three glasses in a row, and by the swirling light, he suddenly saw that there seemed to be a bruise on the corner of Moriel's mouth, and it looked as if he had been beaten.
At this time, Descartes couldn't help it, and asked softly: "Molly, you have a wound on the corner of your mouth, have you been beaten?" ”
Moriel tried to hide it in a panic, but seeing the concerned light in Descartes' eyes, she fell back on the cushion like a deflated ball, and then nodded and replied: "Yes, I was slapped a few times by my father, I don't want anyone to know, but I want someone to talk to, Descartes, you don't mind, do you?" ”
"Of course not." Descartes replied without hesitation on the surface, but secretly lamented in his heart: Why does every woman come to me if she wants to talk, and I am not a friend of women......
His wry smile did not hide from Moriel, but this chick's idea was a little different, he did not continue to fall into self-pity, but chuckled twice, grabbed Descartes' arm and said, "Okay, there is a big beauty who invites you to drink, what are you not happy about, come, let's forget all the unhappy things tonight, and have a good drink!" ”
The tone full of pride was accompanied by another glass of alcoholic drink pouring down the stomach.
Descartes saw at a glance that she was drowning her sorrows with wine, so he accompanied her to drink a few sips, and carefully comforted: "If you have anything unhappy, you can just talk to me, you can't solve the problem by drinking like this, you are also a well-known person now, your father beat you like this, you can reason with him......"
"Reasonable?" Moriel smiled bitterly: "If he was reasonable, I wouldn't have come out to work hard at the age of 14; If he had been reasonable, my mother wouldn't have left me alone! I don't have anything to talk about with him, it's a big deal that when I save enough money in another two years and move out on my own, I've had enough of him! ”
Moriel's face was crimson, usually because she was drunk, but usually because she was too excited.
Her sudden outburst also surprised Descartes, seeing that there were already people around who began to pay attention to this side, Descartes hurriedly approached her, patted her on the back and comforted: "Okay, okay, don't be angry, tell me about it, it will feel better to say it." ”
Moriel covered her lips and let out a few muffled cries from between her fingers.
It was only then that Descartes learned the whole story from her staccato description.
It turned out that Moriel. Kim's father was an old craftsman, very short-tempered, and a heavy drinker, and his mother, who couldn't bear her husband's drunkenness and beatings, left young Moriel and ran away with the other men, leaving Moriel and his father to live with each other.
The wife ran away, Moriel's father not only did not wake up, but vented all his anger on his young daughter, he was even more alcoholic, and beat Moriel more and more violently, and when Moriel was 14 years old, she finally couldn't stand her father's abuse and ran out of the house alone to work.
Fortunately, relying on her beautiful appearance, Moriel did not become a street warbler, but entered a dance company as a ballet dancer, she worked hard in the company, and soon became an official dancer of the company with her own efforts, after which she dared to return home and confess everything to her father.
But Moriel's father did not change his rough attitude, his biggest hobby in life was watching football, drinking, and beating women, and after beating Moriel's mother, he continued to beat his daughter, and every time he got drunk, he did it, making Moriel miserable.
Although Moliel was selected for the Saturday Girls group last year and officially debuted as a rising star in the British music scene, at home, she still had to endure her father's stinky temper, and was beaten from time to time.
Even she didn't understand why, when she was in such a situation again, she suddenly remembered Descartes, and perhaps deep down, she had made Descartes the only person she could trust.
Descartes was flattered by Moriel's trust, but when he heard his father's bad behavior, he was a little indignant, and at this time he didn't notice that Moriel had gradually shrunk into his arms because of drunkenness, but patted her on the shoulder and whispered comfortingly: "If you feel that you can't bear it any longer, why don't you come out and rent a house by yourself to live alone, and a person like your father should let him feel the taste of loneliness and recognize his mistakes." ”
"Move out?" Moriel looked up, a trail of tears in the corners of her eyes, but her eyes were bright.
"Where are you going? I've just gotten my ID card and have never rented a house outside before......"
Descartes almost shook her hand in fright and pushed the beautiful girl in her arms out, she had just gotten her ID card?!
British law stipulates that the age of majority is 16 years old, which means that both men and women must be 16 years old before they can get a legal ID card?!!
At this time, Descartes seemed to have forgotten that he was only 19 years old, and his years of football career had made him accustomed to calling players in their 30s "veterans", but he had almost forgotten that his 30s were the peak of his life, and at his age, people were still used to calling him "little guy".
Thinking that the little girl in his arms was only 16 years old, Descartes felt even more that he couldn't do it, a mature woman like Zhenma had already gone through the experience of life, and she had already seen this kind of thing very lightly, Descartes didn't mind having a dewy marriage with her, but a young chick like Moliel......
If you get it, you have to be responsible!
For a moment, Descartes only felt that the delicate body in his arms exuded an alluring fragrance, but it also made people feel very hot.
After being silent for a while, Descartes suddenly felt a shadow dangling in front of his eyes, he looked at it intently, only to find that it was Moriel lying on his lap and shaking his hand in front of his eyes, seeing Descartes come back to his senses, Moriel asked a little coquettishly: "What's wrong with you, I asked you, why don't you answer?" ”
Descartes was embarrassed and hurriedly asked, "What did you just ask, I'm sorry, I'm a little distracted." ”
Moriel pursed her mouth, although the bruises on the corners of her mouth looked a little unsightly, but it still did not affect her beautiful face, she asked again angrily: "Where do you think I should move to, by the way, where do you live, or I will move in to be your neighbor?" ”
Descartes Khan hurriedly retreated: "You should make your own decision about this matter, I was arranged for me by the club, I am not familiar with the neighborhood, you had better find a place by yourself." ”
Moriel slapped him on the leg dissatisfied, and then giggled: "Okay, I've decided, I'll find a house near you to rent, and if I'm unhappy in the future, I'll find you out for a drink, chat, and say okay, you can't refuse me." ”
"I ......" Descartes scratched the back of his head, and finally could only sigh helplessly and said: "Whatever you want, if I have time, I can accompany you, but if I don't......"
"Okay, okay, that's it." Moriel was not ready to give him a chance to refuse, so she interrupted him directly, and then happily raised two wine glasses to his lips: "Come, a toast to our soon-to-be-become neighbors!" ”
Descartes smiled wryly and reluctantly accepted her toast.
When he returned to the club the next day, Descartes heard two pieces of news, one good and one bad.
The good news is that Chelsea fans have been penalised by the Football Association and their home stadium has been banned for two rounds, meaning Chelsea will have to face empty stands for two home games, which will certainly have an impact on them.
But the bad news is that Nasri has also been banned for provoking Chelsea fans during the game.
Arsenal's midfield, which is already a little thin after the loss of Cesc Fabregas, and now Nasri, who has performed well, is also suspended for one game, and Wenger may have to put 16-year-old Wilshere or Diaby, who has gradually fallen to the fringes this season, to play in the next game.
Diaby is naturally good as a friend, but as a player, he is really a little unenterprising, coming to Arsenal for four seasons, his performance has deteriorated, especially after mixing with the middle class, he is even more in the lights of London City, happy and happy, Wenger has been very dissatisfied with his performance, Descartes and others have privately persuaded him, but he still goes his own way, and does not care about his future.
Maybe after this season, Wenger will take him on the knife.
The loss of Nasri is not only the loss of a sharp midfielder, but also the dismantling of Arsenal's newly formed midfield, and Arsene Wenger has to experiment with a new combination.
Fortunately, Arsenal's next opponent is not in the league, on December 3, they will face Championship side Burnley away in the Carabao Cup, this game, Nasri can still play, Arsenal can also field most of the main line-up.
However, considering that it was another away league game three days later, Wenger made another big rotation in this Carabao Cup, with Gala, Rosicky, Walcott, Descartes and others all being left out of the squad, and Ramsey, Wilshere, Diaby and even substitute goalkeeper Fabianski were all given the opportunity to play.
However, amid the tsunami cheers of Burnley fans, Arsenal's substitutes did not withstand the huge pressure and lost their first title of the season 2-0 away.
The League Cup is a single-elimination system, Arsenal lost this game, and there was no chance of a comeback, and the "every" champion that Descartes said before had one less on this day.
However, Wenger did not take this defeat to heart, in fact, he knew very well in his heart that it was useless to win the League Cup, Arsenal needed a league title and a Champions League title, no matter how bad it was, it had to be an FA Cup winner, League Cup? I don't even have the qualifications to cover my shame.
Only Descartes showed some reluctance to lose this event, he was full of confidence in front of the media, but he had been slapped several times before the Chinese New Year, this time, it is estimated that the media will not let him go, and the ridicule of him will soon be in the newspapers.
Sure enough, the next day, the newspapers all over the world were ridiculing Descartes and his championship declaration, and the media claimed that Arsenal had planted a big heel before they could hit the road, and that Descartes would become a veritable "king of big talk", and that this team was hopeless.
With a sigh of relief, Descartes scored the decisive goal against Wigan Athletic three days later to help his side through a difficult hurdle and take his tally to 12 goals for the season.
Arsenal continued to beat Middlesbrough 2-1 in the next game, and what made them even more excited was that leaders Liverpool suffered another draw at Hull City, and the number of points behind them was reduced to six.
In their next game, they will host Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium, a game worth six points and likely to be one of the key battles that will determine Arsenal's title prospects this season. (To be continued.) )